afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
Colby
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From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
EliasnounUS /əˈlaɪəs/
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
EXPOSUREnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
I'll
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From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
with speed
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
be seated
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Don't you want me to go with you?" questioned the old farmer quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know what to think of it, Mr. Lacy," was the slow reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you will sit down here in my office, I'll talk to them and try to settle this matter with you."
but in spite of that
From this reading "I have not yet had an opportunity to interview the two Rovers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE EXPOSURE "There! what do you think of that letter?" demanded Elias Lacy, after Colonel Colby had read the communication.
