used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
wanted intensely
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
having the place or position changed
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
at any time
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
Felipe
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From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
yet to be or coming
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
Gerry
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From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
take in marriage
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Gerry was puzzled.
express in words
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
express in words
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The supper was served outdoors on a number of small tables.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Through an accident Gerry was seated at so great a distance from Felipe that it was not possible to see his face and so guess from his expression something of what he desired to tell her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
in the company of; together with
From this reading If what he wished to say had to do with their future happiness, why had he looked so disturbed?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I Will Marry You, if Ever I Marry Woman" To Gerry Williams it seemed as if their long supper party would never end.
