used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
any person at all
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
bay-window
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From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
breakfast-room
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From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Such a lovely day!
Dr
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From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
the act of departing
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
Gwenda
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From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
GWENDA'S
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From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
Llaniago
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From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
Llwynelen
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From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading I was longing for a walk."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Such a lovely day!
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such a lovely day!
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading GWENDA'S PROSPECTS "I am going to walk into town," said Dr. Owen one morning as he turned over the sheets of his newspaper; "is anyone inclined for a walk?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting in the sunny bay-window of the breakfast-room at Llwynelen, a large country house about a mile out of Llaniago.
which person or people
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I am," answered Gwenda Vaughan, who sat at work near him.
