used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Oh," said Travis, indifferently enough--"that's all right.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading "Oh," said Travis, indifferently enough--"that's all right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
MUTUALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh," said Travis, indifferently enough--"that's all right.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Oh," said Travis, indifferently enough--"that's all right.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
that's
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From this reading "Oh," said Travis, indifferently enough--"that's all right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
Travis
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From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
nonexistent
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
Westmore
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From this reading A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING In the library, Travis and Mrs. Westmore sat for some time in silence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Travis, as usual, smoked, in his thoughtful way watching the firelight which flickered now and then, half lighting up the room.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was plain that both were thinking of a subject that neither wished to be the first to bring up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have been wanting all day to ask you about the mortgage," she said to him, finally.
