used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better read it now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
well in the past; former
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a social unit living together
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
held dear
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
Maclachlan
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From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
Maclachlan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
not any; not one
From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Better read it now.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
an educational institution
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No time like the present," observed Miss Maclachlan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
at the time that
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
which person or people
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For she recognized the handwriting of that good man who had loved her, and whom she could not love.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will put it in my pocket and read it in the train," she said, with a slight change of color.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fly was already at the door, and Miss Williams, with her small luggage, would in five minutes have departed, followed by the good wishes of all the household, from Miss Maclachlan's school to her new situation, when the postman passed and left a letter for her.
