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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

(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 * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

for the reason that

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

a town in southwestern Vermont

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

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From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

one or the other of two

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

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From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

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From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

the force of workers available

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

on one occasion

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Acting by reflex, Bennington shot the man in the center.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

express in words

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

hard to endure

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Tell Ferguson to arrange supper for two over here--I haven't eaten either."

up to a particular time

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading * * * * * Because the office was sound-conditioned, Bennington did not know that the riot had started until the door slammed open and three men jammed the doorway, all three trying to get in at once.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I'll be with you in about fifteen minutes."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want to see you, too, Dr. Thornberry.