used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
(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 "By all means," Dunham had responded devoutly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means," Dunham had responded devoutly.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading "By all means," Dunham had responded devoutly.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
Dunham
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From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
a young female
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
Hannah
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From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
house-cleaning
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From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
Lacey
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From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
Martha
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From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "By all means," Dunham had responded devoutly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "By all means," Dunham had responded devoutly.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
THINKRIGHT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
time-honoredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The judge had apologized to Dunham at the time.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
except if; if not
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Until this affair of the Lacey girl is settled," he said, "Miss Martha is liable to come in upon us at any time, and we might as well be prepared."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THINKRIGHT'S LETTER Back in the dingy offices of Calvin Trent the sunshine revealed time-honored ink stains and other immovable relics which held their own despite a thorough house-cleaning which Hannah had recently given the rooms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Unless there is a chemical change brought about in the anteroom I shall be obliged to ask you to attend the door yourself."
