used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
set up or found
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
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From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
a shaky motion
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found old Jerry trembling and very much distressed.
someone who visits
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After Jerry’s unwelcome visitor was well out of the way, Paul returned to the room.
at the time that
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
which person or people
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Who did you think it was?” asked Paul, wishing to draw out the old man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man looked up with startled eyes when he opened the door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, it’s you, Paul,” he said, in a tone of relief.
