used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
the organ of sight
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
Graydon
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From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
McKelvie
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From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
TombsnounUS /tuːmz/
plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
precisely as stated
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
wardensnounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
plural of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The matron too was very accommodating, more so than she had been to me, when McKelvie suggested that she stand out in the corridor when Ruth arrived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
at the time that
From this reading THE INTERVIEW When we entered the Tombs that afternoon I noticed that several of the wardens smiled at McKelvie, as if his presence were a familiar one in that place of horrors.
in or at the place that
From this reading I noticed, however, that though she did as he asked and moved out of earshot, she remained where she could keep an eye upon our movements.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading When I presented Graydon McKelvie to Ruth and explained his mission, she gave him such a sweet, pathetic smile and wished him success in so gentle a manner that he was won over to her cause on the spot.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Darwin," he said, with feeling, in that wonderful voice of his, "my best is the least I can offer you."
