used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
anew
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I’ve asked her to marry me, you know.”
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
Carfax
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From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you see Richardia?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
the act of departing
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I’ve asked her to marry me, you know.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
I've
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From this reading I’ve asked her to marry me, you know.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I’ve asked her to marry me, you know.”
immediately past
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
set afire or burning
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
take in marriage
From this reading I’ve asked her to marry me, you know.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
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 Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
Richardia
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From this reading “Did you see Richardia?”
cut with a saw
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
express in words
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Did you see Richardia?”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
Tregarvon
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From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
Vance
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From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_What!_” shouted Tregarvon, springing from his chair.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading You wished me joy, last night, Vance, and I hope you are going to do it again.
an affirmative
From this reading Carfax had lighted his candle and was preparing to beat a hasty retreat, did retreat as far as the door before he turned to say: “Yes, I saw I Miss Richardia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you see Richardia?”
