used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
a young female
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the act of departing
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
and nothing more
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
select carefully from a group
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
Shirley
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From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading "I telephoned to the store and sent a message to George.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was sitting beside him, and he looked down at her as if they were partners in a pleasant scheme.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
We're
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From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
wended
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From this reading We're going to pick him up on our way," he said as the car wended its way skilfully through the traffic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
at the time that
From this reading When Shirley came down to the street at five o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Graham was waiting for her as he promised, and swung the car door open for her with as much eagerness as if he were taking the girl of his choice on a picnic instead of just doing a poor little stenographer a kindness.
