used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
CarvernounUS /ˈkɑːrvər/
United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
the specified day of the month
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
a boy or man
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
a young female
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
immediately past
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
lisped
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From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
QuitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
raspingadjective
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
Swathmere
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From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
switchboardnounUS /ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd/
telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think she has retired for the night," lisped the girl in charge.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
toningverbUS /ˈtoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “tone” — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading "Quit thinking and connect as directed," snapped Updyke, forgetting that his voice was in training for a certain event at the Swathmere.
Updyke
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From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
vibrated
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From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
which person or people
From this reading This time it was a certain switchboard operator who answered him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HUT ACROSS THE BAY It was with a grunt of relief that Updyke called Central for the last time pending the three o'clock date with Carver.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Miss Johnson," said the big fellow, toning down the rasping voice that had been vibrated a thousand miles within the short space of four hours.
