used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
Cohen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
having the place or position changed
From this reading I hope I have not disturbed her."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hope I have not disturbed her."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope I have not disturbed her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
MossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
not any; not one
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope I have not disturbed her."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
express in words
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
with low volume
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
express in speech
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
Spenlove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "She is sleeping peacefully," replied Aaron, "and is taking a turn for the better, I am thankful to say.
the act of using
From this reading I rapped softly at first, fearing to disturb Rachel, but no one answering, I had to use the knocker.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
at the time that
From this reading "In my excitement, Cohen," he commenced before Aaron could speak, "something slipped my memory when we were talking together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Moss stood at the street door, bearing in his arms the little iron safe which Dr. Spenlove, at the intercession of the mother who had consented to part with her child, had intrusted to him.
