used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
HatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
Lafe
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From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
mathematiciannounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading RECONCILIATION--MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
RECONCILIATIONnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading RECONCILIATION--MRS.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly afterwards they summoned Lafe, and in about an hour, he sent for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
two times
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
VINING
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From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading On a day, the rider who brought our mail twice weekly, delivered a fat letter to Mrs. Horne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
which person or people
From this reading VINING EXPERIENCES A CHANGE OF HEART We were to see more of our mathematician who haunted The Hatter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She read it with open mouth and called her husband into consultation behind closed doors.
