used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
Euston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
a young female
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
a narrow way or road
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
Maude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
come together
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
Rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
except if; if not
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
(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 "Very well," he agreed; "meet us at Mr. Lane's office in half an hour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether he read what was back of her sudden decision.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
WhitingnounUS /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/
flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading At least I could not, unless there was something about Rodman Lane which she wished to have cleared up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kennedy seemed to read her character and know that a girl like Maude Euston would be a help in any emergency.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Walter, see whether you can find Whiting."
