aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always come early Saturdays," Tom said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
eagerly desirous
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I always come early Saturdays," Tom said.
travel across or pass over
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
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 You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
I'm
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From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
immediately past
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
plunkverbUS /plʌŋk/
make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
ROY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I always come early Saturdays," Tom said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
in the near future
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
express in words
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
male cat
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
on a floor above
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I want to tell you that I'm sorry about the way I spoke to you last night, Tom," Roy spoke up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
at the time that
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
which person or people
From this reading TOM AND ROY Anxious that his letter should go as soon as possible, Tom went down in the elevator and was about to cross the street and post it when he ran plunk into Roy, who was waiting on the steps.
who's
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From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good night, look who's here," Roy said, in his usual friendly tone; "I might have known that you were upstairs.
You've
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From this reading You've got the early bird turning green with envy."
