used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
speak to
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
see with attention
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He still held the envelope.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
the act of departing
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still held the envelope.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He still held the envelope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
Selwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still held the envelope.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
unlockingverbUS /ənˈlɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “unlock” — open the lock of
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait-- excuse me one moment, I want you to look attentively at the direction first."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maurice took one glance at the address--the handwriting--and as he did so his face was not pleasant to behold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before going any further, I want you to look at this," said Selwood, unlocking a small safe and taking out the unfortunate missive.
