used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
eagerly desirous
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
ARSONnounUS /ˈɑːrsən/
malicious burning to destroy property
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
couldn't
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From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
GarnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
an established custom
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
I've
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From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
law-book
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From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
something that is lost
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
engage in
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
and nothing more
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
Pete
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From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
cut with a saw
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
having a supporting base
From this reading Carson was at his desk, bending over a law-book, his pipe in his mouth, when, looking up, he saw her standing in the doorway and rose instantly, a flush of gratification on his face.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
sticking-plaster
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From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
not in physical motion
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the act of testing something
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “I know it's early, but I couldn't wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
at the time that
From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
worthy's
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From this reading Garner, as, was that worthy's habit when kept up late at night, was still asleep in the den when Helen called.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
but in spite of that
From this reading ARSON was slightly weakened by the loss of blood and the unusual tax on his strength, and yet, wearing a strip of sticking-plaster as the only sign of his wound, he was at the office betimes the next morning, anxious to make an early start into the arrangements for a hurried preliminary trial of his client.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I've come to see you about poor Pete,” she began, her pale face taking on color as if from the heat of his own.
