used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Cousin_ Casper Herriott?" continued Jack, a bit mischievously.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It is," came back in firm tones.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "_Cousin_ Casper Herriott?" continued Jack, a bit mischievously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is," came back in firm tones.
CaspernounUS /ˈkæspər/
a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "_Cousin_ Casper Herriott?" continued Jack, a bit mischievously.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "_Cousin_ Casper Herriott?" continued Jack, a bit mischievously.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "It is," came back in firm tones.
a man of refinement
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
Herriott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is," came back in firm tones.
a small worthless amount
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading "_Cousin_ Casper Herriott?" continued Jack, a bit mischievously.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this Mr. Herriott--Mr. Casper Herriott?" he asked, when he heard some one handling the receiver after the house operator had heard his polite request.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It is," came back in firm tones.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
unbeknownadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
(usually used with “to”) occurring or existing without the knowledge of
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
in or at the place that
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At exactly half after two he was in touch with the office where the Government at Washington was ably represented by the gentleman he had been instructed to get in close intercourse with, unbeknown to outsiders.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WHEN COUSINS GET IN TOUCH Jack was as good as his word.
