used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
divesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
Dorminster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
go away from a place
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
the force of workers available
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
Naida
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From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
platitudesnounUS /ˈplætɪtuːdz/
plural of “platitude” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
express in speech
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
tensenessnoun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
unmusicaladjective
lacking interest in or talent for music
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The curtain fell upon the first act of "Louise."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lights were turned up, the tenseness relaxed, men made dives for their hats, and the unmusical murmured the usual platitudes.
which person or people
From this reading Naida leaned forward from the corner of her box to the man who was her sole companion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Father," she said, "I am expecting a caller with whom I wish to speak--Lord Dorminster.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he comes, will you leave us alone?
