used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
(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 “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
Boonton
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From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
Edith
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From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
the act of departing
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
Hansen's
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From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
how
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From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
I'll
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From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
engage in
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
Nathalie
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From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
with speed
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
express a supposition
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
telephonesnounUS /ˈteləfoʊnz/
plural of “telephone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
express in words
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
a special situation
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What, go all that distance alone in the dark?” protested the Sport in an appalled tone, “and then I don’t know what doctor to telephone to!”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Suppose we row over while Edith goes on her wheel to Mrs. Hansen’s and telephones to Boonton.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “Well, I’ll tell you how we can settle that problem and make sure,” replied Lillie, whose mind acted quickly.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, that is the only thing we can do,” said Nathalie quickly, “but suppose the doctor is not there!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know the boys said they were going on a two or three days’ tramp this week.”
