used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading "I'm on fire with impatience, Bee," he told her.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
Bromfield
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From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days drag when I'm not with you."
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The days drag when I'm not with you."
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I'm on fire with impatience, Bee," he told her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
grilledadjectiveUS /ɡrɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm on fire with impatience, Bee," he told her.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading "I'm on fire with impatience, Bee," he told her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
JOHNNIE
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From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
and nothing more
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The days drag when I'm not with you."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
go across or through
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I'm on fire with impatience, Bee," he told her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I can hardly wait for that three weeks to pass.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading He was standing a step or two below her, a graceful, well-groomed figure of ease, an altogether desirable catch in the matrimonial market.
at the time that
From this reading The days drag when I'm not with you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHNNIE SAYS HE IS MUCH OBLIGED Beatrice, just back from riding with Bromfield, stood on the steps in front of the grilled door and stripped the gloves from her hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The days drag when I'm not with you."
