used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
Dorothy
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From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
Dorothy's
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From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading WHO STOLE THE RING?
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
and nothing more
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading WHO STOLE THE RING?
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHO STOLE THE RING?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
a special situation
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no preliminaries and less ceremony about searching Dorothy.
which person or people
From this reading WHO STOLE THE RING?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She simply declared the whole thing an outrage, and promised that Dorothy's father would demand satisfaction for the insult.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Within the office she was confronted by the superintendent of the store, and then the woman detective explained that a valuable ring had been taken from a tray on the counter, and she had reason to believe Dorothy or Tavia knew something about the missing article.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tavia could not, or would not, keep her anger within bounds.
