used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
(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 It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
the lower side of anything
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
Lloydsboro
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From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
missives
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From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
others
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From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
Phil's
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From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
reposed
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From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
in the near future
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
push forcefully
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unlike the others which preceded it, this one was not thrust under the rubber band that held the many missives from "The Little Vicar."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was slipped into Phil's pocket; for the package, with all the rest of the contents of the private drawer in his desk, reposed in the bottom of his trunk.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His work in Mexico was done and he was starting back to the States.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading MARY AND THE "BIG OPPORTUNITY" The cheerful frame of mind came soon, but it was nearly a month before that letter was written.
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 He had expected to buy his ticket straight through to New York, and retrace his steps as far as Lloydsboro Valley later.
