used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "How long is the race, anyway?" he added.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "How long is the race, anyway?" he added.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
Conway
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From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
didn't
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From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
electingverbUS /ɪˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
set up or found
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How long is the race, anyway?" he added.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
How
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From this reading "How long is the race, anyway?" he added.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How long is the race, anyway?" he added.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
MOLLIEnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
any competition
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
carry out
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," said Allen, electing himself spokesman, "we decided on a starting point about a quarter of a mile from here.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What point do you start from?" asked Conway, as they started off together.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading MOLLIE WINS The Outdoor Girls found the boys waiting for them, and evidently as eager as the girls to begin the race.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, it didn't take you very long," Frank remarked; for the boys had never ceased to marvel that girls could be on time.
