used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he might _come_; he might telegraph!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he might _come_; he might telegraph!
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Patricia shuddered when the first mail was delivered.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Patricia shuddered when the first mail was delivered.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "My God!"
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he might _come_; he might telegraph!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
Joan
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From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Patricia shuddered when the first mail was delivered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My God!"
not any; not one
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
and nothing more
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rescued her own letter--addressed to Joan--and raised her heart in gratitude that no letter of angered remonstrance came from Burke.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Patricia shuddered when the first mail was delivered.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading But he might _come_; he might telegraph!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patricia shuddered when the first mail was delivered.
at the time that
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
which person or people
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "_Queer--to think no day is like to a day that is past._" When Joan and Patricia arose the following day they confronted life as two criminals might who realized that their only safety lay in flight, and that they must escape without running risks.
