used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
a youthful male person
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
the act of breaking something
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
Carroll'snounUS /ˈkærəlz/
possessive form of “carroll” — English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
fourteen-year-old
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From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
Fred
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From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SAME GAME.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
a social unit living together
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
of the present time and place
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
MelbanounUS /ˈmelbə/
Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
missives
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From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
something you have to do
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SAME GAME.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But the fact that she recognized him as Fred Carroll’s office boy, who had on several occasions been the bearer of missives from that young man to her, added greatly to her interest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
tender-hearted
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From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAME GAME.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Melba Gale, having occasion to consult her uncle about a household matter which required immediate attention, decided to visit him at his office.
which person or people
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even if this boy had been a total stranger to Melba, the chances are that she would have stopped to inquire the cause of his unrestrained grief, for she was the most tender-hearted and sympathetic of girls.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she neared the Chronicle Building, she encountered a fourteen-year-old boy who was sobbing as though his young heart were breaking.
