used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
make calm or still
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Mr. Conward is charming, isn't he?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
Conward
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From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
ennoblingadjectiveUS /ɪˈnoʊblɪŋ/
investing with dignity or honor
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
for a limitless time
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
come to pass
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
How
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From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Conward is charming, isn't he?"
isn't
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From this reading Mr. Conward is charming, isn't he?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
the force of workers available
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
carry out
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Conward telephoned an invitation to mother," she explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
to-night
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From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
which person or people
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How did this happen--to-night?" he asked, with the calm assumption of one who has a right to know.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading You have had wonderful experiences; it must be inspiring--ennobling--to take such part in the building of a new city; something that will be here forever as a monument to the men of this generation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was so glad you happened in.
