aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
speak to
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
Dorothy
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From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
Dorothy's
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From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
set up or found
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
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 When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
Nels
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From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
Pendragon's
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From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
that is looked for
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He might know, but much to her surprise she did not see Nels at the League, and sought out Dorothy instead.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was luncheon time and they were walking toward their restaurant together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
showing sorrow
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She found her easily enough, but it was not until she had asked about Nels that she observed that Dorothy’s eyes were red and her cheeks swollen as if from recent weeping.
at the time that
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When Ruth telephoned Professor Pendragon’s hotel she found that he had not left any address and would not be expected back before the first of the year.
Zord
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From this reading Her next thought was of Nels Zord.
