used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
(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 She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
divisible by two
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
set up or found
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
in a free manner
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
the act of giving
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She was, however, interested in his crusade for social justice in the Church and asked him many questions concerning it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
having come into contact
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The subject of personal religion was barely touched upon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She received him courteously, and listened intently to all that he said, but he found her even more reticent than she had been on the occasion of his first visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
at the time that
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the conclusion of his visit she freely offered to him any assistance which she was capable of giving in the carrying on of his fight.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A ROMANTIC EPISODE When the rector of Christ Church learned from Ruth Tracy that the Widow Bradley was willing to see him, he found an early opportunity to call on her.
