used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
in addition
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
Charlie
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From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
an opposing military force
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
and nothing more
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
as might be expected
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
a brief written record
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Watch out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
Tobias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
look attentively
From this reading Watch out.
Webster'snounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading _An Old Enemy._ Charlie Webster's laconic note was naturally our chief topic over breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will follow in a day or two._" The "King" read it out, when I handed him the note across the table.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Your friend writes like a true man of action," he added, "like Caesar--and also the electric telegraph.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Tobias escaped--just heard he is on your island.
