acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
Dilworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wanted to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
and nothing more
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
only a very short time before
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wanted to see you.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
be seated
From this reading "Ah, come in, sit down," and the Senator closed the book and laid it down.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Laura smiled, and said, forgetting her acquired correctness of speech, "It is only me."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wanted to see you.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wanted to see you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Laura went down stairs, knocked at/the study door, and entered, scarcely waiting for the response.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Senator Dilworthy was alone--with an open Bible in his hand, upside down.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wanted to see you.
