used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
for the reason that
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
a young female
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading But his anxiety proved groundless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But his anxiety proved groundless.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
supper-time
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From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Suppose the old man should suspect her and come up with the supper himself," he thought, anxiously.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jasper waited impatiently for supper-time, not that he was hungry, for excitement had taken away his appetite, but because he was feverish with anxiety as to his prospects of release.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A little after five the door was opened and disclosed the young girl, Nancy.
