used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
the two together, not just one
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "You think of everything, Helen," said Marion.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "What a wise little head you have!"
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What a wise little head you have!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
Marion
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From this reading "You think of everything, Helen," said Marion.
Marion's
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From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
absolutely essential
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
not in physical motion
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think of everything, Helen," said Marion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
precisely as stated
From this reading People have talked so much about you both, that I would like them to have a public proof that you are really on very good terms."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a wise little head you have!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "What a wise little head you have!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course there is no _need_ of him: the boys will do all that is necessary; but I thought it would look better.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Breakfast over, they went into the familiar sitting-room--for there was still an hour or two before Marion's train was due,--and it was there that Helen said, with a smile: "Mr. Singleton is coming to see you off: I met him yesterday evening after I left you, and he announced his intention of doing so; so I asked him to come here and accompany us to the train.
