used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
dearly loved
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
fidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
HAZELDEAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure."
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
and nothing more
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
legiblyadverb
in a legible manner
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
the literary culture
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not sure."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
Randal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
Randal's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Leslie came up in fidget and in fuss; she leaned over Randal's shoulder and read the card.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will go, Randal?" said Mrs. Leslie, after a pause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Written in pen and ink, with an attempt at imitation of printed Roman character, there appeared first "MR.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FRANK HAZELDEAN;" but just over these letters, and scribbled hastily and less legibly in pencil, was,-- "DEAR LESLIE,--Sorry you were out; come and see us,--do!"
