used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONVERSATION OF IMPORTANCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Yes, about the Aurora mine,” rejoined Ezra Dodge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading “Yes, about the Aurora mine,” rejoined Ezra Dodge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CONVERSATION OF IMPORTANCE.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
the act of departing
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A CONVERSATION OF IMPORTANCE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
Mendix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes, about the Aurora mine,” rejoined Ezra Dodge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONVERSATION OF IMPORTANCE.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Yes, about the Aurora mine,” rejoined Ezra Dodge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his eyes fixed upon the circular in his hand, he kept his ears wide open for whatever might be said.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Oliver Bright was sure that he was going to hear something of importance, and he determined that not a word of the conversation between Colonel Mendix and Ezra Dodge should escape him.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, about the Aurora mine,” rejoined Ezra Dodge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I want to know if you have a clear title to it?”
