used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
Beth'snounUS /beθs/
possessive form of “beth” — the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
a female human offspring
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He delayed telling McGuire.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
apart from; not including
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
set up or found
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
only a very short time before
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
McGuire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
not any; not one
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He delayed telling McGuire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHASE Peter had discovered the means of providing for Beth's musical education.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
a special situation
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was plenty of time and there was no doubt of his employer's doing the right thing by the daughter of the murdered man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
under normal conditions
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their little home was not on his visiting list.
which person or people
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Upon inquiry he had found that McGuire hardly knew Beth except as a dependent relative of Mrs. Bergen, who came in sometimes to help her aunt with the cleaning--usually before McGuire came down from New York.
