used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
Amidon
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From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
Blodgett
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From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
denotesverbUS /dɪˈnoʊts/
third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
a man of refinement
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
queer-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And the queer-looking lady--do you know her?"
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
express in words
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
which person or people
From this reading Who is the old gentleman who has been waiting two or three days to see you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Judge Blodgett, an old friend," said he, relieved to find some matter with reference to which he could tell the truth.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes!" said Amidon; "she is a good friend, too."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," said she, in that tone which surely denotes the raising of the drawbridge of pique; "you must rest until this evening.
