used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
(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 He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
make certain of
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
Bulungan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
dearly loved
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
the act of departing
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
occurring by chance
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
not any; not one
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
residencynounUS /ˈrezɪdənsi/
the act of dwelling in a place
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
RouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
SADONG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He has already proven his value to me, and I am thanking my lucky stars that you let me have him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have been in Bulungan for nearly a month, and so far all is well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUMMONS TO SADONG With pen poised, Peter Gross sat at his desk in the residency building and stared thoughtfully at the blank sheets of stationery before him.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He was preparing a letter to Captain Rouse, to assure that worthy that all was going well, that Paddy was in the best of health and proving his value in no uncertain way, and to give a pen picture of the situation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He began: DEAR CAPTAIN: Doubtless you have heard from Paddy before this, but I want to add my assurance to his that he is in the best of health and is heartily enjoying himself.
