used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DECLARATION--OF WAR.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
Caffyn
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From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A DECLARATION--OF WAR.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
divisible by two
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
Harold
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From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
for more time
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
Mabel
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From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
not any; not one
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
a brief written record
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DECLARATION--OF WAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
express in words
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A DECLARATION--OF WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading On the morning of the day which witnessed Dolly's happy deliverance from the terrors which had haunted her so long, Mabel had received a note from Harold Caffyn.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words she read at first in their most obvious sense, for she had been suspecting for some time that an interview of this kind was coming, and even felt a little sorry for Harold, of whom she was beginning to think more kindly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he were to call some time the next morning, would she see him--alone?
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He had something to say to her, he wrote, which could be delayed no longer--he could not be happy until he had spoken.
