aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
any thing at all
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
characterized by great determination
From this reading One thing he was determined upon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
how
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From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
take the midday meal
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing he was determined upon.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
a special situation
From this reading One thing he was determined upon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One thing he was determined upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Michael went early to his lunch party.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He meant to find out if possible whether Sam knew anything about his, Michael’s, origin.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was divided between wondering if his strange guest would put in an appearance at all; if he did, what he should talk about; and how he would pilot him through the embarrassing experience of the meal.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was scarcely likely; and yet, Sam might have heard some talk by older people in the neighborhood.
