used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading He went angrily to the tube.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading What the devil do you want, anyway?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading What the devil do you want, anyway?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
I'm
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From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
discontinued temporarily
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
Lukie
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From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
speaking-tube
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From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went angrily to the tube.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading He went angrily to the tube.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I want you, Lukie," said a gentle voice in reply.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went angrily to the tube.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
at the time that
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading As he sat in his office on the following Thursday morning, the whistle of the speaking-tube sounded shrilly and interrupted him in the act of composition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you want to interrupt me for," he called, "when you know I'm busy?
