used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
defectionnounUS /dɪˈfekʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
Elsie
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From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
set up or found
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
the act of departing
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
Leary'snounUS /ˈlɪriz/
possessive form of “leary” — United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
unbearablyadverbUS /ənˈberəbli/
to an unbearable degree
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leary’s admiration for Elsie, however, was less strong than his desire to see a league match, and he offended her by going by himself to the entertainment that she despised.
wasn't
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From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
we'll
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From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
at the time that
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Elsie resented his defection less for his own sake than for that of the excitement that she could only experience through flirtation, and without which she found her life unbearably tedious.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had been in the office nearly three months when Mr. Williams asked her suddenly if she liked the work there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Another time we’ll give the football matches a miss, thank you.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “I wasn’t struck on that outing of yours,” she remarked critically to her escort the following Monday morning.
