(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
BONDnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can't quite plan it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
can't
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From this reading "But I can't quite plan it.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
well in the past; former
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
Dr
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From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
a social unit living together
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
a young female
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
guiltilyadverb
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But I can't quite plan it.
Lorna's
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From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
MacFarland
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From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
on one occasion
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "But I can't quite plan it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "But I can't quite plan it.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
carry out
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CLOSER BOND Once in the second taxicab Burke's difficulties were not at an end.
at the time that
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the car drew up before the door of Lorna's home, from which she had departed in such blithe spirits, Bob's heart was thumping almost guiltily.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could take her to Dr. MacFarland, but his office is 'way downtown from here."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I want to get this poor young girl home without humiliating her or her family, if I can," was his mental resolve.
