used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
anew
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
(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 now this was all right and just as things should be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Jerry caught her breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Jerry caught her breath.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
at any time
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
a young female
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry caught her breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry caught her breath.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
and nothing more
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But now this was all right and just as things should be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
nonexistent
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
at the time that
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A neighbor, a capable Western girl--women see far, after all, and Jerry's romance had not been a foolish one.
a late time of life
From this reading It was the first time in three years that Joe had ever mentioned any girl with interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's all right, Joe, but I have been wanting to see you"--the old "I want" as imperative again to-night as in the days when all of this girl's wants had been met by the mere expression of them.
