used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
the state of being absent
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
(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 Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
from appearances alone
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
how
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From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
come together
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
millernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
not any; not one
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
express in speech
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To meet Bob like this after an absence seemed irregular in his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was altogether different from how she had expected.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
which person or people
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading 'If he wish me to,' she replied, so addressing the miller that no part, scrap, or outlying beam whatever of her glance passed near the subject of her remark.
won't
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From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Here was she, who had done nothing, feeling all the embarrassment; and Bob, who had done the wrong, feeling apparently quite at ease.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
You'll
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From this reading 'You'll speak to Bob, won't you, honey?' said the miller after a silence.
