used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
appriseverbUS /əˈpraɪz/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
gotten under control
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The tone of the note did not please Ruth.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
FenounUS /feɪ/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
the act of departing
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
Lazette
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From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
Masten's
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From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
and nothing more
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
a person who carries a message
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
not any; not one
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
a brief written record
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The tone of the note did not please Ruth.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
by chance
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone of the note did not please Ruth.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He gave no reason for his sudden leave-taking, or no explanation of his breach of courtesy in not waiting to see her personally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE RUNAWAY COMES HOME Masten's note to Ruth contained merely the information that he was going to Lazette, and that possibly he might not return for two weeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hinted that he would probably be called upon to go to Santa Fe on business, but if so he would apprise her of that by messenger.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It had evidently been written hurriedly, on a sheet of paper torn from a pocket notebook.
