used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
(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 "By all means," answered Tom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "By all means," answered Tom.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
exhale hard
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means," answered Tom.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
of great significance or value
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
engage in
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "By all means," answered Tom.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE PLOT SUCCEEDS.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
ship-shape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
SUCCEEDSverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE PLOT SUCCEEDS.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOT SUCCEEDS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I ought to put a hint of its contents upon the envelope, I should think."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
male cat
From this reading "By all means," answered Tom.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "I suppose it ought to have a stamp on it, in order to make it look ship-shape," said he, "but I haven't got two cents to waste in addition to the time and exhausting mental effort I have spent upon the production of this interesting and important communication.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom's map having been duly examined and approved, and Bob's letter read and commented upon, the latter folded them both up together and placed them in an envelope, which he sealed with a vigorous blow of his fist.
