used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
anew
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
doesn't
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From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
and nothing more
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
road'snounUS /roʊdz/
possessive form of “road” — an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “A car doesn’t seem to belong in here, does it?” said he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He made the journey not only for her sake, but to satisfy his own desire for an audience.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His car waited at the road’s edge, and he walked in to the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE One pleasant afternoon in July Colonel Thomas came again, bringing Elizabeth the books which he had promised.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had begun to believe that the position of Elizabeth and her brother would not be intolerable if they had courage to persist.
