(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
Amy
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From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
terminate
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
immediately past
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
information about recent and important events
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no person; not anyone
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
not one, and not any
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
create by training and teaching
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But after we reached the hotel, and were making our plans for enlisting, he refused to go with us, saying he had business of his own to attend to.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
at the time that
From this reading What that business was none of us know, for we were getting ready to catch the train for here when he rejoined us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM THE FRONT There was another awkward pause, which nobody seemed able to break.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he went with us," Allen agreed reluctantly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But Will went to town with you," Amy remarked at last.
