used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
speak to
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
agent'snounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
CutlernounUS /ˈkʌtlər/
a dealer in cutlery
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
of great significance or value
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
Marjorie
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From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
Marjorie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
typedverbUS /taɪpt/
past form of “type” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
at the time that
From this reading It was over a week after Thanksgiving when Marjorie joyfully pounced upon a letter in the Hall bulletin board, addressed to her, and bearing the agent’s printed address in the upper left hand corner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The four typed lines which comprised the letter stated that the owner of the properties in which they were interested would be in Hamilton on the following Monday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Returned to Hamilton from the Thanksgiving holiday, the most important subject on Marjorie’s horizon was that of the real estate transaction she and Robin Page hoped to close with Mr. Cutler.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had stated that the owner of the boarding house properties would be in Hamilton after Thanksgiving.
but in spite of that
From this reading Both she and Robin were impatient to hear from the agent, yet neither felt like forcing matters.
