used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
anew
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
psychological suffering
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
every person
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
come to pass
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
semi-comic
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From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
Sylvia
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From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
express in words
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But she refused again and begged him not to think about the matter any further.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
Tuiver
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From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “I don’t know,” said Tubby, bewildered by this unexpected new turn.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wanted Sylvia to tell him the story of what had happened that evening; but she refused.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then he went on to a new proposition—he wished to bring van Tuiver to call.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He pleaded with her, in semi-comic distress; he was so anxious to see what would happen—everyone was anxious to see what would happen!
