used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
in addition
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
APPARITIONnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
Frieda
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From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
the force of workers available
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no other.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had no other.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
express the need or desire for
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frieda knew that Frank was fond of her and regarded himself as her brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a way she had anticipated this request, although it had come sooner than she expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading AN APPARITION THE next morning Frieda received a message from her brother-in-law asking her to give him half an hour of her time, whenever it was convenient to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Also, she held a wise idea inside her blonde head, believing that men were apt to stand together in many difficulties of the kind in which she and her husband were now involved.
