aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
can't
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From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
Connie
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From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
set up or found
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
a man of refinement
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
how
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From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
a form of address for a man
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
with speed
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
RevelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
a male human offspring
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
express in speech
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
express in words
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading She found the old gentleman awaiting her on the veranda.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't tell you how sorry I am about what happened this afternoon."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Unpleasant Revelation Connie walked slowly toward the ranch house, inwardly bracing herself for an unpleasant interview with Mr. Grimes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know why you wish to see me," she said quickly before he could speak.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You risked your life to pull my son from the lake, young lady.
