used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
How
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From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
and nothing more
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
full of life and energy
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
not any; not one
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How different that old gate looked now!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
and nothing more
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
sprintverbUS /sprɪnt/
run very fast, usually for a short distance
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
express in words
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, it was two minutes past one before Willie was really in his own office and at his post.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Willie was just bursting to tell the news, but he had no opportunity to do so until Mr. King came in from his luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading As it swung open, it was almost like a welcoming hand extended in greeting.
Willie
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From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading SAVED BY WIRELESS It was only by a lively sprint that Willie got back to his office within the time limit set by Mr. King.
