used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You know about that?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
Dellinger's
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From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Thank God, I do!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Thank God, I do!
Goodrich
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From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
immediately past
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank God, I do!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know about that?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have been on the street for four hours, Mr. Goodrich; four of the happiest hours of my life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went last night to Miss Dellinger’s concert and ball at the City Hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your door stood open, judge,” he said, “and I did not know you were able to be out, so I thought I would call and rejoice a while with you.”
