used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
brought together in one place
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
grown-up
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From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
HACIENDAnounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
the force of workers available
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
no person; not anyone
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I came over to hear the news."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Father Crawford," exclaimed one of the grown-up young men, "what is this about another letter from Edward?
but in spite of that
From this reading Dinner was on the table, but nobody had yet sat down.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading LEAVING THE HACIENDA It was near the close of a bright summer day, and a deeply interested company had gathered in the dining-room of the Crawford home in New York.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The number of young persons present suggested that Ned must have older brothers and sisters.
