used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," he continued, as he took great slips of paper out of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
BUREAUnounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Yes," he continued, as he took great slips of paper out of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
immieboy
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From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
Jimmieboy
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From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
without good reason
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
lockjawnoun
an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
Merboy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Yes," he continued, as he took great slips of paper out of it.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading "Yes," he continued, as he took great slips of paper out of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
which person or people
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
wiggledverbUS /ˈwɪɡəld/
past form of “wiggle” — move to and fro
From this reading THE BUREAU OF INFORMATION. immieboy took the reins in hand, and the Merboy sprang lightly out of the carriage, and by means of his tail wiggled himself to where the bureau stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He opened the top drawer, and from where he sat Jimmieboy, who was watching him with a great deal of interest, could see that it was divided up into sections, in each of which lay a dozen or more large envelopes, each fat with contents of some kind or another.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he continued, as he took great slips of paper out of it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess this must be the information I want about your lockjaw," said the Merboy, picking up an envelope.
