used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
eagerly desirous
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
Claire's
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From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
Curran
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From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
Dillon
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From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
She's
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From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "She's a ripe one," Arthur said, smiling at thought of her collapse, but the next moment he frowned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had waited to learn if Arthur had any instructions, as he was now to return to Sister Claire's office and explain as he might the astounding appearance of Dillon at a critical moment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "She's a devil, Curran, a handsome devil, and we must deal with her accordingly--stamp her out like a snake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Curran caught up with him as he turned into Broadway.
