used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
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 LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
Conway
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From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
HaywoodnounUS /ˈheɪwʊd/
United States labor leader and militant socialist who was one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World (1869-1928)
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
LISTENERnounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
a brief written record
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was in pencil, and the handwriting was crabbed; just what one might expect of an elderly man, given over heart and soul to scientific research.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
(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 "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
at the time that
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
which person or people
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you let me see the note, please?" asked Bob; who expected some day to study to be a lawyer, his father's family having had several Kentucky judges among their number.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Just as the owner of the ranch had said, the communication was exceedingly brief, and to the point, not an unnecessary word having been written.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LISTENER UNDER THE WINDOW "That was what I had in mind, Frank, when I hurried Ted Conway out to find you both," Colonel Haywood remarked, his face filled with pride and confidence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you know the writing well enough to feel sure this came from your noted uncle, sir?" asked Bob, as he turned the paper over.
