used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
(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 But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
isn't
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From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
others
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From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Guess one night’s the same as another as far as we are concerned.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
to-night
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From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
at the time that
From this reading “When do we give the concert, Herb?” asked Bob at breakfast the next morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But she thinks that a week from to-night will be all right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Not until she consults with some of the others, anyway.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Mother isn’t quite sure yet,” replied Herb to Bob’s question.
