used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
Ann
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From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
Brett
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From this reading Not a line from Brett.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
cure-allnoun
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
FULFILLEDadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
immediately past
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Not a line from Brett.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
not any; not one
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a line from Brett.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
cut with a saw
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Nothing in explanation of his last evening's telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
tradesmen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading There is a wise old saw which asserts that "no news is good news," but Ann could extract no comfort from it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VISION FULFILLED Ann opened her next morning's mail with nervously eager fingers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A couple of tradesmen's bills, an advertisement for somebody's infallible cure-all, and a letter from Robin saying that he would reach home the following day--that was all.
