used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
Clorinda
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From this reading "Her name is 'Clorinda Dorinda,'" replied Genevieve.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
a female human offspring
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
Dorinda
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From this reading "Her name is 'Clorinda Dorinda,'" replied Genevieve.
Genevieve
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From this reading "Her name is 'Clorinda Dorinda,'" replied Genevieve.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't 'Quentina,' of course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't 'Quentina,' of course.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
immediately past
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
used to form the superlative
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
QUENTINA
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From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Her name is 'Clorinda Dorinda,'" replied Genevieve.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUENTINA Quite the most absorbing topic of conversation Monday was, of course, the coming visit to Quentina Jones.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what _is_ her name?" demanded Mr. Hartley at last, almost impatiently.
which person or people
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I _know_ that man who was here Sunday would never have named a daughter of his 'Quentina.'"
