used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
divisible by two
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
a young female
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
Leslie
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From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
engage in
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
MickeynounUS /ˈmɪki/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
by chance
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
PropositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
carry out
From this reading In his heart he felt sure that Mr. Bruce or Miss Leslie would help him take care of her, but he had strong objections to them.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
at the time that
From this reading _A Safe Proposition_ When Mickey posted his letter, in deep thought he slowly walked home.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He even went so far as the vague thought that if they kept her until fall, they never would be able to give her up, and possibly she could remain with them until he could learn whether her back could be cured, and make arrangements suitable for her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That night his eyes closed with a feeling of relief.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was certain that when Peter and his wife and children talked over the plan he had suggested they would be anxious to have such a nice girl as Lily in their home for a week.
