used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not want to spare any minutes to Sir Samuel Clithering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
Clithering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not want to spare any minutes to Sir Samuel Clithering.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not want to spare any minutes to Sir Samuel Clithering.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
term of address for a man
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
refrain from harming
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
carry out
From this reading In the first place I had promised to take Marion to the cathedral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I fully intended to go to church on Sunday morning.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I did not want to spare any minutes to Sir Samuel Clithering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
at the time that
From this reading I was, in fact, waiting for Marion at the door of the hotel, when Sir Samuel Clithering came to see me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall be so much obliged," he said, "if you will spare me a few minutes."
