used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
from appearances alone
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
doggerelnounUS /ˈdɑːɡərəl/
a comic verse of irregular measure
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
hold firmly
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
moon-struck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
determined
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
retrievedverbUS /rɪˈtriːvd/
Got or brought back something that was lost or hidden.
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
Spoof's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spoof's continued and deliberate neglect--I called it neglect now----admitted no other explanation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no sense in letting things go on like this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I spent a wakeful night thinking about this, and toward morning I got up and retrieved the crumpled bit of paper which I had thrown into a corner of the kitchen.
which person or people
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I resolved to have it out with Jean.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Jean had happiness within her grasp, for the taking, but she persisted in writing moon-struck doggerel to a man who apparently cared no more for her than for the post that marked the corner of his section.
