used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
Felton
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From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
a young female
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
the act of departing
From this reading “I thought you were going to pinch me.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
take the midday meal
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading “I thought you were going to pinch me.”
Pretherston
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From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
taxi-cab
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From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought you were going to pinch me.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I thought you were going to pinch me.”
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I thought you were going to pinch me.”
belonging to which person
From this reading He stood outside Felton House with the girl whose belongings in one small Gladstone bag had been deposited on the curb, pending the arrival of a taxi-cab.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why should I lunch with you?” she asked insolently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You might do worse than lunch with me,” said Michael Pretherston.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your vulgarity is appalling!” said Michael, shaking his head in reproof.
