used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
a line of approach
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
Borden
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From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
Borden's
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From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
fatted
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From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
I'll
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From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
Marcia
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From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be perfectly content here," he said, "however long you may be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Borden showed her his pockets, bulging with newspapers.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there is any fatted calf about, I'll call you in."
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
in the direction of
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Borden's car came to a standstill in the avenue, and Marcia looked across the strip of green turf towards the cottage with a queer little thrill of remembrance.
won't
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From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are sure you won't mind waiting?" she asked, as she sprang down.
