(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
react verbally
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
boy-like
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From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
make calm or still
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
brought together in one place
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
Nellie
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From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
not any; not one
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
and nothing more
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading REST.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And on her eager enquiry for their mamma, his answer was boy-like and abrupt— "As bad as can be."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No need to dwell on that ride home in the cab.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When they drew up at the door, Nellie gathered her things together and hastened up the steps, only longing to keep calm, and to be able to do what might be wanted.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Nellie arrived in London that afternoon, she was met at the station by Arthur.
