used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
equally
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
any thing at all
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
a youthful male person
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
cannot
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From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
with resolute determination
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
the state of being honored
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
a particular point in time
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
and nothing more
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
carry out
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
wide-awakeness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I want you to take this envelope"--he held out a large and bulky packet--"and without saying anything to any one follow its instructions to the letter.
Woodbridge
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From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
but in spite of that
From this reading The two pairs of eyes looked into each other for a moment, singularly alike in a certain intent expression, developed into great keenness in the man, but showing as yet only an extreme wide-awakeness in the boy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Cyrus," said his father, "I have a commission for you to undertake, of a character which I cannot now explain to you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Cyrus Woodbridge had an engagement with a young friend in half an hour, but he responded firmly:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I ask of you your word of honour that you will do so."
