aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
Alan
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From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
Alan's
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From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
ANGELICA'S
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From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
move towards
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
BlackburnnounUS /ˈblækbərn/
black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
a narrow way or road
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
reddening
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From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her voice was low and troubled, and she gazed into Alan's face with eyes that seemed to be pleading for mercy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I hardly think it will help him if he wants an office," replied Alan, reddening under her gaze.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you think it will do David any real harm?"
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANGELICA'S CHARITY As the car turned into the lane it passed Alan and Mary, and Mrs. Blackburn ordered the chauffeur to stop while she leaned out of the window and waited, with her vague, shimmering look, for the lovers to approach.
Wythe
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From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wanted to ask you, Mr. Wythe, about that article in the paper this morning," she began.
