used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I say, Dick, you are almost a man, aren’t you?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say, Dick, you are almost a man, aren’t you?
aren't
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From this reading I say, Dick, you are almost a man, aren’t you?
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
someone who is a detective
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
didn't
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From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
easy-flowing
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From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
Elsie
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From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
immediately past
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
make reference to
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
with low volume
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
express in words
From this reading I say, Dick, you are almost a man, aren’t you?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
a special situation
From this reading I made it as easy for her as I could, of course; parlor car and all that sort of thing; and Dick here did the honors at the station splendidly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL DESPITE the startling nature of that last announcement Ray answered the summons quietly enough; she was used to Jean.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As she neared the living-room she could hear her uncle getting off smooth, easy-flowing sentences that somehow gave the impression of thoughts clothing themselves in words without any help from the speaker.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, the limited stopped at the junction for us; I didn’t think it would, we were so late getting in; it is interesting to see what diplomacy will accomplish; saved us nearly two hours, which is a good deal of time to a busy man, not to mention having an invalid in charge; but Elsie is a capital traveller in spite of her crutches.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I say, Dick, you are almost a man, aren’t you?
