used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
quickly and without warning
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
anew
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
Alice
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From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Will you give me another chance?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Will you give me another chance?”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
express in words
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
which person or people
From this reading THE next morning West walked as usual through the Park, and to his surprise again met Alice Lane, who greeted him cordially.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had walked home the night before, and had sat up late over the fire, thinking the whole while about her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you give me another chance?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
showing curiosity
From this reading “Why, of course you know I will,” he answered, eyeing her keenly, wondering if after all she were about to tell him that he could help her in the difficulty created by her brother’s engagement; hoping, indeed, that it was so.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You offered me the chance of a talk with you yesterday,” she said abruptly, “and I was rude enough to refuse.
