used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
to an extreme degree
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
Hannah
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From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
come to pass
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
and nothing more
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
Kensington
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From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
engage in
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
To recall to mind.
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
make square
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
believed likely
From this reading She liked paying the books herself, for she always suspected Jan of not counting the change.
carry out
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
tingverbUS /tɪŋ/
cause to make a ting
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
tradesmen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the only way to make Hannah take the air, to send her, as she put it, "to do the messages."
well-set-up
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From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
WHEELSnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
at the time that
From this reading Jan was alone in the flat and was laying tea for the children in the dining-room when "ting" went the electric bell.
which person or people
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WHEELS OF CHANCE Meg was out walking with the children in Kensington Gardens, and Hannah was paying the tradesmen's books.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She opened the door to find upon the threshold an exceedingly tall young man; a well-set-up, smart young man with square shoulders, who held out his hand to her, saying in a friendly voice: "You may just happen to remember me, Miss Ross, but probably not.
