used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
the act of breaking something
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
others
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From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
self-commandnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But her native courage came to her aid, and in half an hour she heard the steps of her father and his guests in the passage.
Sylvia
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From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She waited impatiently, for she knew that she had almost reached the limits of her self-command, and needed the presence of others to keep her from breaking down.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She noticed that her father looked anxiously toward her as he came in.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A LITTLE ROUND GAME OF CARDS Sylvia sat down in a chair and waited.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mind if we bring in our cigars?" he asked.
