used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
absolutely essential
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
not any; not one
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
and nothing more
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “I have a plan which requires only a bit of good fortune to render it practicable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
Suarez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
precisely as stated
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FULL NIGHT Boyle was very angry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
which person or people
From this reading “I am sorry it is necessary to steal away in this fashion,” she said, and the coolness of her tone was highly exasperating to a man who could no more detain her than he could move the _Kansas_ unaided.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Elsie understood them to mean that she need not be in such a purple hurry to disappear into the darkness without the least explanation; thereupon she bade Suarez back the canoe a little.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was a situation which demanded earnest words, and they were forthcoming.
