used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
Bellshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
Craig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
illiterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪtərət/
not able to read or write
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
LEIGHnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
LinnounUS /lɪn/
United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
Soo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chinaman said he had changed his mind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEIGH HEARS STRANGE THINGS Craig Bellshaw was in an ill humour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had received a letter from Lin Soo which upset him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not supply him with what he required, it was too risky; already he had been in trouble with the police, and he dare not undertake it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were not the exact words, for the letter was illiterate, but Lin Soo made it plain enough to Bellshaw.
