used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
Farge
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From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
death of a person
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
a small worthless amount
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
JukesnounUS /dʒuːks/
plural of “juke” — a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
express in words
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE SKY SLAYER.
SLAYERnounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading THE SKY SLAYER.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKY SLAYER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
male cat
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the first greetings were over, Jack plunged into an explanation of their presence in Belgium in such stormy times.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading M. La Farge looked grave, but promised to do what he could through diplomatic and other sources to locate Tom Jukes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will let you know what I have been able to discover to-morrow morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If, as you say, he has been traveling in state in a large auto, he ought to be easy to locate," he assured them.
