used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As she turned away from the telephone, Elsie sighed deeply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As she turned away from the telephone, Elsie sighed deeply.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
without deviation
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
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 Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
the act of departing
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
Pritchard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
express in words
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading As she turned away from the telephone, Elsie sighed deeply.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading As she turned away from the telephone, Elsie sighed deeply.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As she turned away from the telephone, Elsie sighed deeply.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Graham's name stirred up uncomfortable recollections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was to dine in town on her way back and would be late home.
which person or people
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Graham, whom Elsie would remember, had spoken of calling in the evening, and Miss Pritchard asked her to explain the circumstance to him and keep him until her return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Late one afternoon early in December, Miss Pritchard telephoned to Elsie to say that she would not be home to dinner as she was going directly from the office to see a friend who had been taken suddenly to a hospital.
