used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
confined by bonds
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He hasn't come out yet.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
set up or found
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
hasn't
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From this reading "He hasn't come out yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
located inward
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
a small worthless amount
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
others
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From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He hasn't come out yet.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
having a point
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
with speed
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
express in words
From this reading "What does the doctor say about Ruth?" questioned May quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They found Jack walking up and down in the anteroom while Randy sat in a chair doing what he could to comfort his cousin.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BOUND FOR HOME While the doctor was attending Ruth the others of the party arrived at the physician's residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are in there," and Randy pointed with his hand to the inner office.
but in spite of that
From this reading "He hasn't come out yet.
