used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
the state of being absent
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
Betty
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From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
at any time
From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
set up or found
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
the act of departing
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
minimizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪnəmaɪzd/
reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
Pugsy
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From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
REPRESENTATIVEnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
in or at or to some place
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think he ever meant to shoot.
up to a particular time
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She had been informed by Pugsy that he had gone out in the company of Mr. Parker, and she felt uneasy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think he was going to shut me up somewhere out there, and keep me till I promised to be good."
at the time that
From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING When John returned to the office, he found that his absence had been causing Betty an anxious hour's waiting.
a Caucasian
From this reading She turned white at his story of the ride, but he minimized the dangers.
