used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
Allan
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From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
in addition
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
any thing at all
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
didn't
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From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
at any time
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
good-night
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From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
Guenthers
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From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
go away from a place
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
for more time
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
Phyllis
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From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
rose-garden
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From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
express in words
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
carry out
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Phyllis flung herself full-length on the rugs and pillows before the fire, too tired to move further.
Wallis
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From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The De Guenthers talked a little longer to Phyllis, and were gone also.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading Wallis had appeared by this time, and was wheeling Allan from the room before he had a chance to say much of anything but good-night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Well, she had everything that she had wished for on that wet February day in the library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Money, leisure to be pretty, a husband whom she "didn't have to associate with much," rest, if she ever gave herself leave to take it, and the rose-garden.
