used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
a small worthless amount
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
roved
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From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
express in words
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the stranger had gone, he deliberately avoided her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
precisely as stated
From this reading And that night at dinner, he had very little to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
at the time that
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the meal was finished, Jack roved restlessly about the house, not knowing what to do with himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Penny hoped that Jack would offer a complete explanation for his actions, she was disappointed.
you're
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From this reading "I hope you're planning on staying home tonight," his mother commented.
