used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
without stop or interruption
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
FLAMESnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
set up or found
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, Grace, what is the matter?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, Grace, what is the matter?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
and nothing more
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
pleasure-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after their arrival, Grace had received a letter from him, saying that he was coming on for an indefinite stay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Grace, what is the matter?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Grace, what is the matter?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That was the continued strange behavior of Will Ford.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betty found her friend with the letter clenched tight in one hand, while the other crushed a handkerchief into a hard little ball.
work-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FLAMES For the girls during the happy, work-filled, pleasure-filled days that followed, only one cloud darkened the horizon.
