used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
Guzman
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From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
be seated
From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
express in words
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On seeing me Don Guzman sprang to his feet and held out his hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
at the time that
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
Won't
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From this reading Won't you sit down and let me offer you a cigar?
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Doubtless you are surprised at seeing me, but when I tell you everything, I fancy your wonderment will cease.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear friend," he cried, "it is very good of you to come here.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I called at your house this afternoon, to learn that you were in London, but that you were expected back this evening.
