used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
any thing at all
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
for the reason that
From this reading I ask you to help me because you can sing.”
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I ask you to help me because you can sing.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
in a serious manner
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
promote over another
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
the act of departing
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I ask you to help me because you can sing.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
Jennie
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From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ask you to help me because you can sing.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
deliver by singing
From this reading I ask you to help me because you can sing.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “I am preparing a surprise for the company--something not down in the programme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About half past nine Jennie beckoned Paul to come into the back parlor, which was comparatively deserted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I shall be glad to do anything you wish,” said Paul, earnestly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am going to ask a favor of you,” she said.
