used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
on or to one side
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
boded
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From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
a youthful male person
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
uttered without voice
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
crisplyadverbUS /ˈkrɪspli/
in a well delineated manner
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
explosivelyadverbUS /ˌekˈsploʊsɪvli/
suddenly and rapidly
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
a boy or man
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
Flossyadjective
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
Hinton's
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From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
come together
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
express in words
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flossy came into the office, leading the boy by the hand, and called Ellis aside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
towingverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
two times
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
which person or people
From this reading Before Ellis had breathed twice, she was out looking up the street, and in less time than you could think it out, she was back, towing the Judge, who puffed explosively.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I sent for Brother William to meet me here," she said crisply.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Old Jeremiah had done wonders for the little fellow; but on Flossy Hinton's face there was a look that boded ill to some one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want you to back up all that I say."
