used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I presume he has been here as usual.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
set up or found
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
Gordon
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From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I presume he has been here as usual.”
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I presume he has been here as usual.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
Keith
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From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
without good reason
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
and nothing more
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
Pete
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From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “I presume he has been here as usual.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
express in words
From this reading “He only called to say good-bye,” Helen answered, a little coldly.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
summer-time
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From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
express in words
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “I presume he has been here as usual.”
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
Warren'snounUS /ˈwɔːrənz/
possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I met the conquering hero, Mr. Sanders, on my way down,” he said, lightly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HAT afternoon Keith Gordon went to Warren's to tell Helen of Carson's plan for the removal of Pete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She received him in the big parlor, and he found her seated at one of the wide windows which, in summer-time, was used as a doorway to the veranda.
