used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
AbashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
Betty's
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From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
Consuello
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From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did she send you for me?" he entreated.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
entreated
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From this reading "Did she send you for me?" he entreated.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want you to see Consuello, tonight."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
with speed
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want you to see Consuello, tonight."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Did she send you for me?" he entreated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
express in speech
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He noticed that she had not dismissed the cab that waited at the curb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "I want you to see Consuello, tonight."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to see Consuello, tonight."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Abashed by Betty's unexpected appearance at his home and with a sudden fear that something had happened to Consuello possessing him, John waited for her to speak.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you come with me immediately?" she asked, quickly.
