used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
in addition
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let's see, what is it he says."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
a form of address for a man
From this reading WAR ON MR.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WAR ON MR.
and nothing more
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
on the contrary
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Let's see, what is it he says."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let's see, what is it he says."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading HAMILTON "The rumor is true then," mused Dick, as he hurried out of the chapter house, and started toward the telegraph office.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR ON MR.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let's see, what is it he says."
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Now I wonder if I can get hold of any more news, so I can wire him?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I rather hoped it would prove to be _only_ a rumor, but if dad has heard it also, there must be something in it.
