used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
the state of being absent
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
in addition
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong knew nothing of her coming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Armstrong knew nothing of her coming.
commandeeredverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪrd/
past form of “commandeer” — take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
greatly pleased
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
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 Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
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 Armstrong knew nothing of her coming.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
the middle of the day
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Armstrong knew nothing of her coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
on one occasion
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
Reese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
carry out
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Reese is somewhere downtown, and I want to take advantage of his absence to find him a Christmas present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dorothy went to the city on a Tuesday, in order to inspect some furniture that was being done over to suit her scheme of things, and also in order to do some early Christmas shopping.
at the time that
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When she dropped into the office about noon, she discovered that he was downtown on business and would not be back until later in the afternoon.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Jimmy Wren passed through the reception room, turned to her with a delighted greeting, and Dorothy at once commandeered him.
