used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
Atherton
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From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Here’s the door, I think.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
Here's
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From this reading “Here’s the door, I think.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Here’s the door, I think.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
most important element
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
a particular point in time
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
in the near future
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
there'll
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From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Here’s the door, I think.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soon Max heard the approaching car turn out of the main road into the lane, and a moment or two later he could dimly see a bulky, shadowy object gliding up the latter.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
WAITERnounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Stop!” said a cautious voice, which the waiter instantly recognized as that of Alfred Atherton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WAITER MEETS WITH A SURPRISE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can switch on the light for a moment now, for there’ll be nobody about at this hour of the morning.”
