used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
chiffoniernoun
a tall elegant chest of drawers
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
Danbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
arrange in a container
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
suit-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
carry out
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
up-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I did not wait to hear any more.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kennedy's suit-case was lying open on the bed, and he was literally throwing things into it from his chiffonier, as I entered after a hurried trip up-town from the _Star_ office in response to an urgent message from him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must take the six o'clock train for Danbridge."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
wrapping-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pack up whatever you can in five minutes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come, Walter," he cried, hastily stuffing in a package of clean laundry without taking off the wrapping-paper, "I've got your suit-case out.
