used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Am enjoying good rest here."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
Ashland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
a youthful male person
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Am enjoying good rest here."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Am enjoying good rest here."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Am enjoying good rest here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
go away from a place
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
a person who carries a message
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
Nichols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
not any; not one
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Am enjoying good rest here."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
on a floor above
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
at the time that
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From an upstairs window Mrs. Leeds had noted the arrival of the messenger boy.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Since taking leave of Mr. Nichols at Mt. Ashland, Penny had received no word from her father.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading She did not worry actively, yet it was a great relief when later in the afternoon a uniformed messenger boy delivered a telegram into her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Remain as long as you wish," her father wired.
