used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
(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 Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
batchnounUS /bætʃ/
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
Blaisdell
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From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
Chick'snounUS /tʃɪks/
possessive form of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the act of departing
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
Devoll
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From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
Garvan
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From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the act of departing
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
not in action or at work
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
of great significance or value
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
and nothing more
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
by chance
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
at the time that
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Chick was not idle that morning while his chief was engaged as described.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading Chick’s anxiety was materially increased, moreover, when the Wilton House clerk brought him a letter to the smoking room about an hour after the chief’s departure, saying inquiringly:
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It just came in with the first batch of mail.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was not without equally serious misgivings concerning Patsy Garvan and the wisdom of Carter’s going alone to interview Doctor Devoll.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This may be important, and perhaps you would care to open it, though it is addressed to Mr. Blaisdell.
