used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
(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 “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Like as not,” the unsuspecting lad replied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel glanced at his watch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
Danny
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From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
Geraldine
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From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Colonel glanced at his watch.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Colonel glanced at his watch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
it's
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From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
a boy or man
From this reading “Like as not,” the unsuspecting lad replied.
go away from a place
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Like as not,” the unsuspecting lad replied.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
O'Neil
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From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Like as not,” the unsuspecting lad replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
express in words
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading “Like as not,” the unsuspecting lad replied.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
look attentively
From this reading The Colonel glanced at his watch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Morrison,” he said, “it’s a whole hour before train time.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Geraldine, supposing that they were about to leave for the city, could not understand why her friends had not called to say good-bye.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Perhaps they will be waiting at the station,” she said to Alfred when they were all in the big car, with Danny O’Neil at the wheel.
