used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
in addition
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
Bab
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From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
clothing in general
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
put on clothes
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
give expression to
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
communicated in words
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
Eyck's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
set up or found
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
not accessible to view
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
not any; not one
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
organdienoun
a sheer stiff muslin
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
Sallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
Tarrytown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The automobile had been ordered to be on hand immediately after an early luncheon, but another call from one of the town police caused the first delay.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The tramps had securely hidden themselves, the officer said, and no trace of them had been found in other towns in that vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was really Miss Sallie Stuart’s fault that they were so late in starting the next day to Major Ten Eyck’s home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The second delay was caused by a telegram from Miss Stuart’s dressmaker, stating that a dress had been expressed to her which would reach Tarrytown that morning.
