used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The office was closed.
Curtins
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From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
without deviation
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
set up or found
From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
Louise
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From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
information about recent and important events
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
Quayle's
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From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
TampanounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading She found a taxi and drove to the Curtins’.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading They both burst out in a torrent of excited babble when Vicki entered the room.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
hard to endure
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
Tytell
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From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
Vicki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The office was closed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
at the time that
From this reading _Havana_ When Vicki arrived back in Tampa the next day, she went directly to John Quayle’s office to see if he had any news of Amos Tytell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nina and Louise were in a flurry of packing for their Havana trip, trying to decide which dresses they would need for the various things they planned to do.
