used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
Gora
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From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Gora walked up to meet her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
the act of departing
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
come together
From this reading Gora walked up to meet her guest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You should not go out alone at night.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
having a supporting base
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
required or under orders
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
carry out
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Gora walked up to meet her guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where on earth have you, been?" she demanded.
you'd
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From this reading "I supposed of course that you'd take a taxi.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I Gora, to whom she had telephoned before leaving home, was standing on the steps of her house, looking anxiously up the street, as her young sister-in-law left the car at the corner.
