used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
anew
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
a youthful male person
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
Dr
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From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
Dudley
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From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
moving swiftly
From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
heaternounUS /ˈhiːtər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
Joe
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From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
not divisible by two
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
Polly
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From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
an educational institution
From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Polly went to school with the snowflakes flying around her.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
at the time that
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will probably be here early in the evening," the Doctor went on; "but I can see to it again when I get home."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe was a boy that did odd jobs about the house, and was familiar with the heater.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I shall probably be back on the nine o'clock train," he told his wife; "but the paper says there is a big snowstorm on the way, and for fear I may be delayed I have left word for Joe to come and fill up the heater."
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE BLIZZARD On a gray morning in early February Dr. Dudley started for New York.
