used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
Berley
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From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
at any time
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so with Red Rodgers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
on one occasion
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
other's
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From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
a human being
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was so with Red Rodgers.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading It was so with Red Rodgers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so with Red Rodgers.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In her own mind she was ever on the stage.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One fact he learned at once: that she was fond of doing things in a dramatic manner.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so with Red Rodgers.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
at the time that
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
which person or people
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a person is thrown with a stranger in an empty land he is sure to learn much of that other’s ways.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was destined to learn much regarding the true nature of that mysterious young person who called herself Berley Todd.
