used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
Brayton
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From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
Brayton's
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From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
curbingnounUS /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
Dr
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From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
a quick look
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
a female domestic
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
a particular point in time
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
not any; not one
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
in the near future
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Through a door opening into another room he caught a glimpse of one end of a framed diploma, and as he moved restlessly to the next chair, two photographs of football teams hanging one above the other came into view.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were books and magazines on the table, but at this moment books and magazines offered no attraction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
Wolcott
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From this reading Wolcott was waiting in Dr. Brayton’s reception room.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading So Wolcott, curbing his impatience, gazed with half-hearted curiosity at the decorations of the room, and alternately wished that his father would act like other fathers, and wondered what kind of a man Dr. Brayton would be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dr. Brayton had been delayed at the hospital, the maid explained, but would soon be in.
