used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
the state of being absent
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
from appearances alone
From this reading Eleazer, apparently, had not been successful.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eleazer, apparently, had not been successful.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
Eleazer
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From this reading Eleazer, apparently, had not been successful.
Elisha
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From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
formulatingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “formulate” — elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
set up or found
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Might not this be his own golden opportunity?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eleazer, apparently, had not been successful.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
Marcia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Might not this be his own golden opportunity?
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
not any; not one
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Might not this be his own golden opportunity?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Might not this be his own golden opportunity?
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading In the meantime Elisha, like his predecessor, was formulating his mode of attack.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Eleazer, apparently, had not been successful.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Might not this be his own golden opportunity?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the explanation, her absence lengthened from a few moments into a quarter of an hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Either the book for which Marcia searched was not to be found or she was in no haste to return to her awaiting suitor.
