used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He forgot all about Old Mizzou.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
(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 He forgot all about Old Mizzou.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
one or the other of two
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot all about Old Mizzou.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
held dear
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
engage in
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
come together
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
and nothing more
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
Mizzou
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From this reading He forgot all about Old Mizzou.
a particular point in time
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
the middle of the day
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He forgot all about Old Mizzou.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NOON DINNER Bennington did not know what to make of his invitation.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading At one moment he told himself it must mean that Mary loved him, and that she wished him to meet her parents on that account.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the next he tormented himself with the conviction that she thus merely avoided the issue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Between these moods he alternated, without being able to abide in either.
