used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
alienatedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd/
socially disoriented
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Hettie calling.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
Dr
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From this reading “Yes, yes, this is Dr. Gantry.”
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
being one more than ten
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
Elmer
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From this reading “Elmer?
Elmer's
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From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
GantrynounUS /ˈɡæntri/
a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.
From this reading “Yes, yes, this is Dr. Gantry.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
Hettie
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From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, yes, this is Dr. Gantry.”
LithuaniannounUS /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of Lithuania
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
a female domestic
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Yes, yes, this is Dr. Gantry.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
at the time that
From this reading He was furious when the Lithuanian maid came in and said, “Somebody on the ’phone, Doctor,” but when he heard Hettie the ragged edges went out of his voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TWO evenings after Elmer’s mother had almost alienated him, he settled down in his study at home to prepare three or four sermons, with a hope of being in bed by eleven.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, yes, this is Dr. Gantry.”
