used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
Allandale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
Bryant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
copyistnoun
someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
matron's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Edith intrusted a letter to her for Mr. Royal Bryant, and early Monday morning Kate was at the lawyer's office, and placed the missive in his hands.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The young man instantly recognized the handwriting of his fair copyist, and flushed to his brow at sight of it.
station-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
ThirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
someone who visits
From this reading The next morning, in the matron's room of the Thirtieth street station-house, a visitor came to see Edith Allandale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
which person or people
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading The visitor was Kate O'Brien, who, after announcing the condition of the prisoner's mother, declared her willingness to aid Edith in any way in her power.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG LAWYER EXPERIENCES TWO EXTRAORDINARY SURPRISES.
