used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
in the past
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
bombardingverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
Glover
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From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
the literary culture
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
Lydia's
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From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
on the contrary
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
Turbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lydia was concerned, and he had already noted her seriousness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
which person or people
From this reading "Who were the haughty individuals interviewing Jean in the saloon?" asked Jack Glover, as Lydia's car panted and groaned on the stiff ascent to La Turbie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Poor soul," said Jack dryly, "but I should imagine she could have dealt with that matter without calling in the police.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "Poor Jean is rather worried," she said.
a late time of life
From this reading "It appears that she had a love affair with a man three or four years ago, and recently he has been bombarding her with threatening letters."
