used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
Adair
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From this reading Miss Adair further tortured Vandeford.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
for the reason that
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
costumernounUS /ˈkɑːstuːmər/
someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
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 "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
electriciannounUS /ɪlekˈtrɪʃən/
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Miss Adair further tortured Vandeford.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
the act of departing
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
engage in
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Adair further tortured Vandeford.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
express in words
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
SlippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This morning I am going to talk to the electrician and the costumer and the scene painter."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Miss Adair further tortured Vandeford.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
Vandeford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Adair further tortured Vandeford.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I thought of a lot of new things for my characters to say, while I was coming up from Kentucky on the train, and I want to put them in."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Vandeford answered by telling her the truth, because, with her very beautiful and candid eyes beaming into his, showing both interest and consideration, he had not the power to make up any kind of lie to put her off the trail of "The Purple Slipper."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am so glad that I got up early and am ready to go with you!
