used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
ADDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
make certain of
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
Dan
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From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
being one more than seven
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
apart from; not including
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
your parents
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
hadn't
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From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
Hinkley
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From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
the literary culture
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
engage in
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
others
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From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
free from harm or evil
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
that is looked for
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he managed to make a strong plea for Jerry Hinkley and to assure his folks that he was having “a dandy time.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
male cat
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
a source of difficulty
From this reading None of them had any trouble in filling eight pages except Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
wasn't
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From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
produce a literary work
From this reading Those were the first letters home, and, of course, there was a good deal to write.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Tom wasn’t much of a letter writer, anyway, and then, besides, he had eaten a great deal of dinner and was inclined toward slumber.
the act of creating written works
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading WITNESSES A RESCUE AND AN ADDITION TO THE PARTY After supper Dan reminded the others that they hadn’t written to their folks about Jerry and they all sought the writing room.
