used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "If Mrs. Eustice allows it," said her chum grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
Betty
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From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
Betty's
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From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "If Mrs. Eustice allows it," said her chum grimly.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You know, she's down on jewelry.
Eustice
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From this reading "If Mrs. Eustice allows it," said her chum grimly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
Gordon
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From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "If Mrs. Eustice allows it," said her chum grimly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading "You know, she's down on jewelry.
conformity or harmony
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, she's down on jewelry.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
platinumnounUS /ˈplætnəm/
a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
SALVADORnounUS /ˈsælvədɔːr/
a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
SAN
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From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
an educational institution
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You know, she's down on jewelry.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
StaplesnounUS /ˈsteɪpəlz/
plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
create by training and teaching
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
precisely as stated
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
be dressed in
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE SAN SALVADOR Mr. Richard Gordon sent several telegrams before the train arrived, and they were all of importance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "So," said Betty to Bobby, "if the lawyer gets it--and Uncle Dick says he will--I can wear the locket to parties at the school."
the words that are spoken
From this reading One recovered Betty's locket, for, informed of the circumstances by this telegram, the lawyer in Washington sent his clerk to Mrs. Staples and showed her in a very few words that she was coasting very close to the law by keeping the little platinum and diamond locket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, she's down on jewelry.
