used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
Archibispo
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From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
Barry
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From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "A king!" cried Julie with delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "A king!" cried Julie with delight.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Who is your guest?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is your guest?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
Julie
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From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
come together
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
a human being
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
wasn't
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From this reading "It wasn't he I had in mind so much as myself," he said gravely, assisting her out of the vehicle.
in or at the place that
From this reading Julie demanded, as the carriage Barry had sent after her drew up at the door of the Archibispo Street house, where he stood waiting for her.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is your guest?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A king!" cried Julie with delight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Strictly speaking," he added, "the person I sent for you to meet is a king."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who is your guest?"
