used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Florence Receives A Letter.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
Bolton
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From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
DodgernounUS /ˈdɑːdʒər/
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
divisible by two
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence Receives A Letter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Florence Receives A Letter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
not any; not one
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
and nothing more
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Florence Receives A Letter.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
Tim
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From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading The discovery, through Tim Bolton, that Curtis Waring had a hand in the disappearance of Dodger, partially relieved the anxiety of Florence--but only partially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He might be detained in captivity, but even that was far better than an accident to life or limb.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But week after week passed, and no tidings came.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that he would try to get word to her at the earliest opportunity, in order to relieve her fears.
