used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
alighted
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From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
Ethel
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From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "A very hearty welcome, George," she said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
come together
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A very hearty welcome, George," she said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A very hearty welcome, George," she said.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A very hearty welcome, George," she said.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Casting an eager glance about, George was disappointed to see nobody from his cousin's house waiting to meet him.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
accept gladly
From this reading "A very hearty welcome, George," she said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In another moment, however, he was warmly greeted by Ethel West.
at the time that
From this reading GEORGE MAKES UP HIS MIND Dusk was closing in when George and Edgar alighted at a little English station.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
You're
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From this reading "You're looking very fit, but thinner than you were when you left us.
