aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and it must."
Ann
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From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
divisible by two
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
Kate
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From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
Katie
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From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
life-preservers
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From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
Nora
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From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
in the near future
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She had left Ann at the foot of the stairs, murmuring something about having to see Nora.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Morning in this instance is the time for shopping," said Kate.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
(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 Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "But morning is the time for letter writing," urged Wayne.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Feeling that first efforts, even on life-preservers, should not be long ones, it was soon after they returned to the library that Katie threw out: "Well, Ann, if that letter must be written--" Ann rose.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and it must."
