used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
Delano
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From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
Delano's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
imprintingnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪŋ/
a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
immediately past
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
easily agitated
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
the middle of the day
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
a brief written record
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Probably not before noon," replied Mrs. Delano, drawing the anxious little face toward her, and imprinting on it her morning kiss.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Though Flora had been so wakeful the preceding night, she tapped at Mrs. Delano's door very early the next morning.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Last evening I wrote a note to Mr. Green, requesting him to dispose of the opera tickets to other friends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Excuse me for coming before you were dressed," said she; "but I wanted to ask you how long you think it will be before Mr. Percival can find out whether Mr. Fitzgerald has brought Rosa with him."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Fitzgerald is so musical, he will of course be there; and whether your sister is with him or not, you will be in too nervous a state to go to any public place.
