used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
consider or hold as true
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
a youthful male person
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
DAN
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From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
divisible by two
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
haven't
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From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
the force of workers available
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
a particular point in time
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
on one occasion
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
RECONSIDERS
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From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in or at that place or location
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
precisely as stated
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
at the time that
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in or at the place that
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
which person or people
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
