used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
speak to
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
Duvall
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From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
LearynounUS /ˈlɪri/
United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996)
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
the act of departing
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
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 Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
Marcia
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From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
Mortons
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From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
not any; not one
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
by chance
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
a human being
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
Richard
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From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was possible that the man might have something more to report.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
precisely as stated
From this reading Grace Duvall, on being left at the hotel by her husband, spent a long and very tiresome afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her lonely meal was over by seven, and, not knowing what to do next, Grace went out on the sidewalk, with the intention of looking for her friend of the evening before, the taxicab driver, Leary.
at the time that
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
in or at the place that
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
belonging to which person
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had expected Richard back long before, with news, perhaps, of a successful investigation of the woman, Marcia Ford, whose address was so near that of the Mortons.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when six o'clock came, and went, with no news of her husband, Grace came to the conclusion that he had probably struck a long trail, and being a normally healthy person, with an excellent appetite, she went to the dining room and ordered dinner, leaving word at the desk where she would be, in case Richard returned.
