used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THOSE LEFT BEHIND.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Mrs. Macintyre required no second bidding.
Colquhoun
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From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
Gladys
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From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
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 THOSE LEFT BEHIND.
Macintyre
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From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
neighbourlinessnoun
a disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Macintyre required no second bidding.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mrs. Macintyre required no second bidding.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THOSE LEFT BEHIND.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was a sad night for Gladys Graham and for Walter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is among the very poor we find the rarest instances of disinterested and sympathetic kindness--deeds of true neighbourliness, performed without thought or expectation of reward.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Feeling that she required the help and presence of a woman, Walter ran up for the kind-hearted Mrs. Macintyre, whom Gladys had occasionally seen and spoken with since she took up her abode in Colquhoun Street.
