used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
react verbally
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
eagerly desirous
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
the state of being honored
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
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 Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
slatesnounUS /sleɪts/
plural of “slate” — (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
Tip's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
in the direction of
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
precisely as stated
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
at the time that
From this reading Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mr. Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.
