19th
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From this reading It was the 19th day of December.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
deem to be
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the 19th day of December.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was the 19th day of December.
at any time
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
Giron
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From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
It's
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From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
Lucian
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From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
Margaret
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From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
on the contrary
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
SpensernounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
a special situation
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think he felt rather like one," answered Margaret, smiling; "he seemed to consider it an extraordinary state of affairs to be closing houses and taking journeys at a lawyer's bidding."
Torres
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From this reading As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the 19th day of December.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It's the most absurd thing--my being caught here in this way," said Lucian Spenser.
(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 As well imagine Torres a commercial traveller."
which person or people
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But who would ever have imagined that Madam Giron could turn into a tourist!
