used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
briefcasenounUS /ˈbriːfkeɪs/
a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Then I'll call your mother.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
set up or found
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
Lou
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From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
Louise
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From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
Margaret
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From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Then I'll call your mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
Stoddard
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From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I'll call your mother.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Louise brought the car to a stop at Stoddard House at a quarter to one.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Carrying the money and the jewels in her father's briefcase, and the other articles in the basket, she and Margaret went into the hotel to get ready for dinner while Mr. Gay returned the hired car to the garage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think it will be best if she goes over to your grandparents, Margaret, and tells them about you herself.
you're
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From this reading "I'll notify the police that you're found, Mary Lou," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then I'll call your mother.
