used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
any thing at all
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
a youthful male person
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
Fred
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From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a young female
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
Hiram
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From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
it's
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From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
Kate
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From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
with speed
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
ReleasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Releasing herself from the arms of her smiling husband, she held out a crumpled sheet of paper to the eager Fred.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
at the time that
From this reading "That's it; and he says----" began the impulsive girl, when her mother's voice restrained her:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What, news from Hiram?" demanded the boy, his heart beating rapidly with the sudden excitement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading NEWS FROM OVER SEA "Oh Fred, it's come!" exclaimed his younger sister, Kate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait, and let Fred read the letter for himself, Kate; he will understand it much better, I am sure; for in your present condition I doubt whether you are capable of making anything clear."
