used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
Donald
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From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
ESTHERnounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
OSWALDnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
ReplyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
term of address for a man
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Donald suggested that a physician be called, but Oswald declined medical assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Replying to a question as to his night's rest, he complained of severe pains across his lungs.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In about an hour Sir Donald paid Oswald a visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OSWALD MEETS ESTHER Late on the following morning a servant called with breakfast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After some pleasant talk, Sir Donald informed him that the servant would be at his command until evening; that in the afternoon Esther would return from London, and expected her father at the station, adding: "These little girls must be carefully attended."
