used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
don't
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From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
a particular point in time
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
not any; not one
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading Nearer and nearer came the attendants, for the little excitement at the head of the line had been quelled.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
express in words
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can go to the little summer house in the garden at the back," the man went on, as though it was of no interest to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
which person or people
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INTERVIEW For a moment the man whom Frank addressed remained staring dully at the boy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will tell you who I am, if you will tell me where I can see you alone to-night," Frank whispered, for the other patients were gazing curiously at him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your voice reminds me of someone," the man went on, "but I don't know you."
