used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
abatementnounUS /əˈbeɪtmənt/
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
Dic's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
fortnightlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪtli/
occurring every two weeks
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
journeyings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
go away from a place
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
not any; not one
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
an amount of time
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
Rita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As agent for his father's products, he had an office at Indianapolis, and large sums of money passed through his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
male cat
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
unturnedadjectiveUS /ənˈtɜːrnd/
not turned
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Meantime, Williams was adroitly plying his suit; and by convincing Rita that he had abandoned the role of lover for that of friend, he succeeded in regaining her confidence.
Williams'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmzɪz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading He and Tom became great cronies, for it was Williams's intention to leave no stone unturned, the turning of which might assist him in winning Rita.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no abatement in affection, the period of his visits changed from weekly to fortnightly, and then to monthly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A KISS AND A DUEL I shall not attempt to give you an account of Dic's numerous journeyings to Indianapolis.
