used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
in addition
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
any thing at all
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
at any time
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
in like or similar manner
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
mebbe
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From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
on one occasion
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
purty
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From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
carry out
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
TellynounUS /ˈteli/
an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
ter
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From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
turnin
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From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Also--a fact that did not escape his observant eyes--that she had at once set about painting the two sketches Albert had sent.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He had noticed that Telly had seemed unusually cheerful ever since, and likewise more affectionate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
at the time that
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had described the exciting incidents of his trip both to his wife and Telly, and, feeling obliged to do so, had told them that Mr. Page had taken charge of the case and would communicate with him when anything definite was learned.
ye'd
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From this reading "The leaves is turnin' purty fast," he said to her that day, "an' I thought mebbe ye'd like ter go with me an' take a look at 'em.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading OLD AND YOUNG A week after Uncle Terry's return from Boston he asked Telly to go with him on his daily drive to the head of the island.
