used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
the state of being absent
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
(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 A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She wished him God-speed and assured him of her undying devotion.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
Danny
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From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading She wished him God-speed and assured him of her undying devotion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
God-speed
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From this reading She wished him God-speed and assured him of her undying devotion.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
Louise
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From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
not any; not one
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
with low volume
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
express in words
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
a special situation
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told him of her grandfather’s mental condition, but did not tell him of the possibility of its becoming more and more serious.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading She wished him God-speed and assured him of her undying devotion.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading She wanted Danny to have no fears concerning her welfare during his absence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
at the time that
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished him God-speed and assured him of her undying devotion.
produce a literary work
From this reading The letter took her hours to write and when it was completed she slipped on a cloak and quietly letting herself out the front door, ran to the corner to put it safely in the mail box.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A WIRELESS MESSAGE Before Mary Louise went to bed that night, she wrote a long letter to Danny, a letter full of love and trust, a letter explaining the whole thing and taking all the blame for the misunderstanding that had arisen.
