used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
in addition
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
for the reason that
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
can't
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From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
Dr
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From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
ELECTSnounUS /ˌɪˈlekts/
plural of “elect” — an exclusive group of people
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Fine!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
Josie
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From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
and nothing more
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
Louise
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From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
O'Gorman
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From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
express in words
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There can't be too many interested in my home," exclaimed the old man, a light coming in his eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I say _my_ home just because I am so interested in it, but it is in reality under the control of the board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
Weston's
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From this reading THE BOARD ELECTS NEW MEMBERS As Mary Louise seated herself in Dr. Weston's shabby office Josie entered and was introduced.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss O'Gorman is an especial friend of mine, Dr. Weston, and I have asked her to come here because she also is interested in your home."
