155
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
any thing at all
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
and nothing more
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, sir.”
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That was the number of the desk nearest my own, the desk just behind mine,” explained Ralph.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Did you have any conversation with the candidate at desk number 155?
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sir.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why do you ask for the papers marked 155?” inquired the superintendent.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Was there anything in his manner, or did he do anything that now leads you to believe he might have exchanged his papers for yours?”
