used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
Alice
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From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
Donald
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From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
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 THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
come together
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
by chance
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
in the near future
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
not in physical motion
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A little surprised, they expect them momentarily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After waiting some time, Esther expresses the opinion that possibly an accident occurred, causing the delay.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE TRIPLE WEB Sir Donald and Esther returned from the opera expecting to meet their friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Admitted by the servant, they were informed that Alice and Oswald were still out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sir Donald has no fear but what Alice and Oswald soon will arrive.
