used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I really owe you an apology.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading I really owe you an apology.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I spoke to you in the street the other day.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
don't
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From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
I've
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From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I spoke to you in the street the other day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
Marjorie
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From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I spoke to you in the street the other day.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I really owe you an apology.
PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really owe you an apology.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I spoke to you in the street the other day.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I spoke to you in the street the other day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE PLEDGE "Oh, I am so glad we are to have a locker together!" exclaimed Marjorie, impulsively.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what you thought of me, but you look so much like my dearest chum in B---- that I called to you before I realized what I was doing."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've been very anxious to know you.
