used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
ACCEPTSverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
acquainting
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From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
Amanda
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From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
beefstew
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From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
dumplingsnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋz/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
JOE
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From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
Joe's
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From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
LOANnounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
most important element
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
news-stand
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From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
not any; not one
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
not in physical motion
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Instead, as he hurried up Main Street, Joe decided to call up Aunt Sarah and excuse himself from supper on a plea of business.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
at the time that
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading But perhaps Aunt Sarah detected the anxiety in Joe’s voice when he telephoned, for she asked no questions and was really quite pleasant, only informing him a trifle wistfully that there was beefstew this evening and that Amanda was making some of her delectable dumplings!
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOE ACCEPTS A LOAN The notion of calling up Jack and acquainting him with what had happened came to him, but was dismissed after a moment’s reflection.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was ill and the news would only worry and excite him.
wouldn't
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From this reading Aunt Sarah wouldn’t like it, for she still viewed the news-stand with suspicion.
