used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
Car'snounUS /kɑːrz/
possessive form of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
FreightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
It's
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From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
come together
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
Moran
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From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading Though she agreed, French could sense the unwillingness in her tones.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Car’s Freight At nine o’clock next morning French rang up the number he had noted on the Nelson Street boarding house telephone, and asked for Miss Molly Moran.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you meet me in half an hour at the same place as before?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s in connection with our previous conversation, Miss Moran,” he explained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is a fresh development which I want to discuss with you.
