13th
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From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
Brownley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Brownley was our junior partner and floor man.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Brownley was our junior partner and floor man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Brownley was our junior partner and floor man.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Brownley was our junior partner and floor man.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Friday, the 13th; I thought as much.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brownley was our junior partner and floor man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
at the time that
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If Bob has started, there will be hell, but I will see what I can do.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I had been sitting in my office, letting the tape slide through my fingers while its every yard spelled “panic” in a constantly rising voice, when they told me that Brownley on the floor of the Exchange wanted me at the ’phone, and “quick.”
a late time of life
From this reading The sound of my voice, as I dropped the receiver, seemed to part the mists of five years and usher me into the world of Then as though it had never passed on.
