used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
cocktailnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪl/
a short mixed drink
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DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
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don't
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inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Why, you never drank one in your life."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to try your cocktail, John."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Why, you never drank one in your life."
Lola
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for more time
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in motion
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
to a great degree or extent
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NECKLACEnounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why, you never drank one in your life."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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shakernounUS /ˈʃeɪkər/
a person who wields power and influence
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I am going to try your cocktail, John."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
in or at the place that
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, you never drank one in your life."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "I am sure I don't know," replied Lola, turning from where she still stood by the window, and moving slowly across the room to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE "Will they be much longer?" asked John, stepping into the room with a tray of glasses in one hand and a silver cocktail shaker in the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going to try your cocktail, John."
