used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
in the past
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
communicated in words
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
Gerald
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From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
I'll
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From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
It's
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From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
in the near future
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
having a supporting base
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I passed it a few minutes ago, and there was a taxi there."
in or at the place that
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
which person or people
From this reading So he dashed back, got into the cab, and was soon on the spot where the lady, who had recovered consciousness, was standing on one foot, unable to put the other to the ground.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Certainly I will," replied Gerald, with his usual gallantry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It’s so extremely kind of you," said the elder lady, while the injured one expressed faint thanks.
you'll
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From this reading "If you’ll stay here, I’ll go back to the rank.
