used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
in a state of sleep
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
CORNERSTONEnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərstoʊn/
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
set up or found
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
Fred
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From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
Holly'snounUS /ˈhɑːliz/
possessive form of “holly” — any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm off for the present," Anthony read.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
Masterson
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From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'm off for the present," Anthony read.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I'm off for the present," Anthony read.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I'm off for the present," Anthony read.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
scrawledverbUS /skrɔːld/
past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll drop in to-morrow or next day, when Holly is awake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
at the time that
From this reading THE CORNERSTONE When they looked for Fred Masterson, he was not there.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the bed where the baby was asleep they found an envelope upon which was scrawled a message.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Elsie remembered, then, that he had gone into Holly's room while Anthony and his father were intent on each other.
