used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
for the reason that
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
Blanca
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From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
Cliffe
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From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
EMERALDnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
Evelyn
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From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
set up or found
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
Gomez
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From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
social deportment
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
Sarmiento
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From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
Walthew
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From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE EMERALD RING Grahame went in to dinner feeling anxious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
which person or people
From this reading Blanca sat opposite Walthew, and Grahame found a place next to Evelyn, who had not joined Cliffe because she disliked Gomez.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though his manners were polished, there was something sinister about him, a hint of craft and cruelty, and she did not approve of his association with her father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sarmiento had not returned, but he would probably come in before the meal was over, and Gomez was sitting by Cliffe near the head of the table.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you met the gentleman yonder?" she asked Grahame.
