used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
fearless and daring
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly not less than a week.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
compelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
let fall to the ground
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
Grenwitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
a message received and understood
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
and nothing more
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Certainly not less than a week.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
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 Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
a brief written record
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
OldenburgnounUS /ˈoʊldənbərɡ/
United States sculptor (born in Sweden); a leader of the pop art movement who was noted for giant sculptures of common objects (born in 1929)
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
on one occasion
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
problematicadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
express in words
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly not less than a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
precisely as stated
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Certainly not less than a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
produce a literary work
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He recognized at once the handwriting, which was as problematic as the writer, with its now bold and grand, now scribbled and confused characters.
writing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Oswald was looking for something among the papers on his writing-table, on the following morning, he came upon a note, which he had overlooked the night before.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Oldenburg wrote:-- "I have just received information which compels me to start immediately on a distant journey, which may be extended I know not how long.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I write these lines to drop them at Grenwitz, if I should not see you, which I would regret very much, as I have much to tell you.
