used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
react verbally
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
command with authority
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
Frome
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From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
I'd
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From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
I'll
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From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
a single distinct event
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
in the recent past
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
go away from a place
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
a particular point in time
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
on the contrary
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
for a short time
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
carry out
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “There are one or two rather new things in the book: there have been some big strides lately in that particular line of research.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hoped that this incident might set up some more direct communication between us.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frome was so simple and straightforward that I was sure his curiosity about the book was based on a genuine interest in its subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
be the cause or source of
From this reading He hesitated, and I had the impression that he felt himself about to yield to a stealing tide of inertia; then, “Thank you—I’ll take it,” he answered shortly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
you'd
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From this reading I waited a moment for an answer that did not come; then I said: “If you’d like to look the book through I’d be glad to leave it with you.”
