used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
can't
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From this reading "Ye think I can't put on style!"
CASCO
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From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
the act of departing
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
Irishman's
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From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ye think I can't put on style!"
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Ye think I can't put on style!"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
in the near future
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ye think I can't put on style!"
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Ye think I can't put on style!"
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
at the time that
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Pat winked and shook his head knowingly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CASCO BAY Pat's benevolent heart swelled with satisfaction when, a few evenings later, Philip ran down the stable stairs, his packed suitcase in hand.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "I will as soon as ye need a valet," was the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wish you were going along," said the artist, meeting the Irishman's approving gaze.
