the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
BoisenounUS /ˈbɔɪzi/
the capital and largest city of Idaho
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
a youthful male person
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
CutlernounUS /ˈkʌtlər/
a dealer in cutlery
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
the act of departing
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
Renfield
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From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
express in speech
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
express in words
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is the junior member of our firm,” explained Mr. Boise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am going out to some telephone,” she said.
male cat
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
VINDICATIONnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading VINDICATION OF TOM The two lawyers and the telephone boy looked curiously at Miss Renfield.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
which person or people
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure I can tell exactly who is talking, though I am not very familiar with this gentleman’s voice,” and she looked at Mr. Cutler.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will then call up the office, and each of you, in turn, may speak to me over the wire.
