used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
in the past
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
react verbally
From this reading He did not answer immediately.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He did not answer immediately.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
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 “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
come together
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
Overton
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From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
carry out
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You think that it is possible he may have made a mistake?” she said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I was under that impression--in fact, I am nearly sure--however----” Amber gave him a chance of finishing his sentence; but he did not take advantage of her offer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
Winwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am so glad to meet you, Mr. Winwood,” she said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Overton mentioned that he thought your father was acquainted with mine long ago.”
