used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
without doubt or question
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
Duvall
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From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
Duvall's
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From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
a young female
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
immediately past
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
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 Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Morton invited Duvall to come in and dine with them, and he promptly accepted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The latter, as she had explained, was ill, weak, indisposed to talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Duvall and Mrs. Morton kept up a brisk conversation upon topics of the day, but both knew that it was of the girl they were thinking, and their interest in the subjects they discussed was clearly forced.
at the time that
From this reading Both were glad when the car at last stopped before the apartment building, and the long ride was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Duvall's ride back to town with Mrs. Morton and Ruth was quite uneventful.
