used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
Cullom
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From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
diffidentlyadverb
in a diffident manner
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
start firing a weapon
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
how
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From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
Regrettin
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From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
express in words
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
push forcefully
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
having come into contact
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Regrettin'?" interrupted David with a motion of his hand toward the chair and a smile of great amusement.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up as John entered and said, "Draw up a chair."
precisely as stated
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David was sitting before the fire, leaning back in his chair with his hands thrust deep in his trousers pockets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
in the company of; together with
From this reading John walked to the front door with Mrs. Cullom, but she declined with such evident sincerity his offer to carry her bundle to the house that he let her out of the office and returned to the back room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading John brought a chair and stood by the side of it while he said, "I want to thank you for the Christmas remembrance, which pleased and touched me very deeply; and," he added diffidently, "I want to say how mortified I am--in fact, I want to apologize for--"
