(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He met with one disappointment after another.
(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 THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He met with one disappointment after another.
any thing at all
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
AXnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
a female human offspring
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
wanted intensely
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He met with one disappointment after another.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
a message received and understood
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
and nothing more
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met with one disappointment after another.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
not any; not one
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
in or at or to some place
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
SUSPENDEDadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
in or at the place that
From this reading In each instance the reply came back that both Charles Collier and his daughter were somewhere in Europe, but no one appeared to know just where.
which person or people
From this reading He 'phoned and telegraphed to every one he could think of who might be able to give him the information he desired so desperately.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE SUSPENDED AX All the next forenoon, Locke kept the wires hot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He met with one disappointment after another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading If his efforts established anything at all, it seemed to be the fact that Lefty had been mistaken in thinking he had seen Virginia in New York; for if she were there, surely some of these people would know of it.
