used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Ben, I have done it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Ben, I have done 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 He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
set up or found
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
the act of departing
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ben, I have done it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
I'm
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From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
I've
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From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ben, I have done it.
set afire or burning
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
Strong's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've paid out the money, and I'm going to see it through," was his greeting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We finally found connecting space in a private house.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TO Strong's mind satisfactory quarters meant rooms of good size, and well lighted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He seemed anxious to see New Orleans, and started out while I looked up some old acquaintances, but I found him awaiting me at our lodgings in the early evening.
