used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
Bronson
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From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
cooperationnounUS /koʊˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
joint operation or action
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
Coptnoun
an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading An unexpected obstacle had cropped up.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
French-American
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From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An unexpected obstacle had cropped up.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
of great significance or value
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
Mohammedanismnoun
the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
a brief written record
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading An unexpected obstacle had cropped up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
on the contrary
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
Rechid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was a Copt in religion, hating Mohammedanism in general and the father of Rechid Bey in particular.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading An unexpected obstacle had cropped up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An unexpected obstacle had cropped up.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So confident had he and Mrs. Bronson been of their friends' cooperation, that rather than put such important matters on paper, they had waited to explain by word of mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The owner of the villa was a rich Syrian with a French-American wife.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE OPENING DOOR Not half an hour after the first word from Bronson, came another hurried note.
