used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
any person at all
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
make certain of
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
Gepper
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From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
not any; not one
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
ouijanoun
a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
SeatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
Weems
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
a Caucasian
From this reading Instead, he took a pad of white paper from his pocket.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Al Gepper, however, would have no more of the ouija board.
produce a literary work
From this reading Seating Mrs. Weems at the kitchen table he requested her to write a message, which, without being shown to anyone in the room, was sealed in an envelope.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The medium pointedly requested Penny to examine the envelope to assure herself the writing could not be seen through the paper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are satisfied that I have not read the message?" he asked.
