used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
the act of departing
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
and nothing more
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
take the midday meal
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
express in words
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
ShreddedadjectiveUS /ˈʃredɪd/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
the act of testing something
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
WheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
which person or people
From this reading Two or three days after the Shredded Wheat episode, there called on me a pleasant lady who introduced herself as a friend of an old friend of mine.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I have always been willing to say what I thought about any subject, so I explained that while I was not an advocate of “trial marriages,” it was apparent that this couple were sincere, and one must respect people who stood by their convictions in the face of prejudice and ridicule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wanted to ask me some questions; and as I was just going in to lunch and had an engagement immediately afterwards, I asked this lady to lunch with me.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would I say what I thought about this couple, and about “trial marriages” in general?
a late time of life
From this reading It appeared that a man and woman in the city had announced the completion of a five or ten years’ “trial marriage.”
