used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
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 "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
regarded with admiration
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
a youthful male person
From this reading "Nice boy, isn't he?" observed Patricia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
FANFARON
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From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
hadn't
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From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nice boy, isn't he?" observed Patricia.
He's
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From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
isn't
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From this reading "Nice boy, isn't he?" observed Patricia.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
and nothing more
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
a boy or man
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
MONOPOLISTnounUS /məˈnɑːpələst/
someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Nice boy, isn't he?" observed Patricia.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Nice boy, isn't he?" observed Patricia.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
Patricia
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From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
Polly
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From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
Polly's
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From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
an educational institution
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's lovely," praised Polly, but she scowled a little, her eyes following David.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
in the near future
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading "I like him," admired Patricia, "and I like my new cousin," she giggled, squeezing Polly's arm, "I just love her!"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but soon afterwards the lad courteously excused himself, to run across the street to see an acquaintance.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish he hadn't gone off so quick," she added regretfully; "I wanted you to know each other."
