used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
ADIN
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From this reading ADIN DUNHAM SURPRISES HIS WIFE.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Well, I declare!" ejaculated his wife in amazement.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
breakfast-table
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From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "Well, I declare!" ejaculated his wife in amazement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
DUNHAM
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From this reading ADIN DUNHAM SURPRISES HIS WIFE.
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've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Well, I declare!" ejaculated his wife in amazement.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM SURPRISES HIS WIFE.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
I've
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From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM SURPRISES HIS WIFE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Because to-day I am to receive a thousand dollars—a thousand dollars in hard cash," answered her husband in a tone of exultation.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I've been looking forward to this day for weeks, Sarah," said Adin Dunham, as he rose from the breakfast-table on a certain Wednesday morning in the early part of June.
(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 declare!" ejaculated his wife in amazement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading ADIN DUNHAM SURPRISES HIS WIFE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, father, what do you mean?" asked Mrs. Dunham curiously.
