used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
(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 She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Six o’clock came, but there was no sign of Jones.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
easily agitated
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
not any; not one
From this reading Six o’clock came, but there was no sign of Jones.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Six o’clock came, but there was no sign of Jones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
Shirley
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From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Six o’clock came, but there was no sign of Jones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Six o’clock came, but there was no sign of Jones.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It took her but an instant to shake off this uneasy feeling, however, and she entered the hotel boldly.
VinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading At the Vine Street entrance she hesitated a few moments, for now that the time for action was at hand, she grew nervous.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
at the time that
From this reading It was fifteen minutes to six when Shirley reached the hotel.
in or at the place that
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
which person or people
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She took a seat in a far corner of the lobby, where she could see all who came and went without being too exposed, and then she waited.
