used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
speak to
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
Alora
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The girl complied.
Dorfield
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From this reading "He lives in Dorfield," said Alora.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
a young female
From this reading The girl complied.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He lives in Dorfield," said Alora.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He lives in Dorfield," said Alora.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
Janet
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "He lives in Dorfield," said Alora.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
a brief written record
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
Orme
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
promissoryadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɔːri/
relating to or having the character of a promise
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He lives in Dorfield," said Alora.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading "Is it a private house, or is it a studio?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
produce a literary work
From this reading "Write his street number--here, on this separate sheet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION "Before you sign this promissory note," remarked Janet Orme, as Alora reluctantly seated herself at the table, "you must perform the other part of your agreement and give me the present address of your father, Jason Jones."