used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
make right or correct
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
with resolute determination
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
set up or found
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
a particular point in time
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
and nothing more
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
on the contrary
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He takes the proffered hand and holds it--or, rather, finds his firmly held.
express in words
From this reading Tell me, how is Miss Bessie?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perhaps he is pleased, too, to know that his own views are correct, and that the moment Paul Abbot reached Washington he has come in search of them.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Doctor Warren, I am so glad to have found you, for I must hurry after the army to-morrow, and only reached Washington this evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The doctor is startled, as a matter of course, but there is something in the young soldier's directness that pleases him.
