used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
can't
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From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
GAGEnounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
Garrity's
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From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lefty urged her to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lefty urged her to go.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
I'll
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From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
Janet
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From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading Lefty urged her to go.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
take the midday meal
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
for a short time
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
That's
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From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Kennedy dropped in a little later, and Locke told him of Garrity's proposed trade.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Lefty urged her to go.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAGE OF WAR Janet had let some friends know that she was in the city, and had been invited out to a matinee performance at one of the theaters.
at the time that
From this reading So when, shortly after lunch, her friends appeared in a comfortable limousine, they had little trouble in persuading her to join them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's better than sitting around the rooms alone," he said, "and I'll be so busy that I can't be with you."
