used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
being one more than seven
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
give expression to
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "HIGHER STILL!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
take the midday meal
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
magicallyadverbUS /ˈmædʒɪkəli/
in a magical manner
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
a full supply
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
get by special effort
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
not in physical motion
From this reading "HIGHER STILL!"
Stirling
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From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About eight o'clock that evening Bart came down to the express office carrying a lunch basket and a blanket, as he had promised his erratic friend, Mr. Baker.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had received some intimation of this from her husband's lips an hour previous at the hospital, and said that Mr. Stirling was feeling relieved and hopeful over the visit of the express superintendent, and the prospects of Bart succeeding to his position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
at the time that
From this reading He had the infinite pleasure of seeing his mother's face brighten up magically, when he related sufficient to her of the day's experience to satisfy her that the revenue from the express business was secure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young express agent had spent a busy day, and the evening promised to continue to furnish plenty for him to do.
