used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
anew
From this reading Pat shouted again, but received no answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
react verbally
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pat shouted again, but received no answer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pat walked into the post-office.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
not any; not one
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat walked into the post-office.
post-office
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From this reading Pat walked into the post-office.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Pat shouted again, but received no answer.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Pat shouted again, but received no answer.
not in physical motion
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
switch-attendant
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From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
telephone-box
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From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pat walked into the post-office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Pat walked into the post-office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there was no such number, the switch-attendant did not answer him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lady of the post-office opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did, but still no answer.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading After getting into the telephone-box he called a wrong number.
