used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
for the reason that
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
Grandoken
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
JINNIE'S
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
a unit of instruction
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The man drove his car to the side of the pavement and bowed.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
in a swift manner
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
Theodore's
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From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She glanced up swiftly, recognizing the speaker immediately.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had been present that first night she had played for Theodore's guests, and she remembered vividly her intuitive dislike of him; but because he was a friend of Theodore's she went forward eagerly.
at the time that
From this reading AN APPEAL TO JINNIE'S HEART One afternoon she was on her way home from her lesson when she heard a voice call, "Miss Grandoken!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you care to be of service to Mr. King?" he asked, smiling.
