used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
have
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
Burthon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
CRIMINALadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
set up or found
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
and nothing more
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
Kane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
Orissanoun
state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
determined
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
in the near future
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
SummoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Summoning a messenger she instructed him to search for Mr. Burthon until he found him and then place the message in his hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She delayed sending the telegram just then, but was so angry and indignant that she was fully resolved to do so during the evening.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Poor Mrs. Kane, having hugged and kissed her child and wept over her terrible danger and miraculous escape, now held the girl’s hand fast in her own and could not bear to let it go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
which person or people
From this reading Meantime Orissa, who to an extent had recovered from her excitement, was being petted by the family party in the sitting room that had been reserved for them.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading THE CRIMINAL As soon as Sybil reached her room at the hotel she wrote a line to her uncle, Mr. Burthon, which said: “I have wired to Baltimore.”
