used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
in the past
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could the mysterious trouble be?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could the mysterious trouble be?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
ERIC
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From this reading ERIC Eric Reynolds!
divisible by two
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
a young female
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
Joan
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From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
of an obscure nature
From this reading What could the mysterious trouble be?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading ERIC Eric Reynolds!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
sissynounUS /ˈsɪsi/
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course, she must go and help him, if she could, even though he was a sissy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could the mysterious trouble be?
at the time that
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
which person or people
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The winner of the second prize was in trouble and was calling on Joan to help him.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Still, he did not know her name was Martin or that she was the girl who had interviewed him at his home a few days ago, when she had informed him that he was one of the winners.
