used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
Alan
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From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
capitalizationnounUS /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
writing in capital letters
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
cogitated
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From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
make right or correct
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
set up or found
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
Massey
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From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
not divisible by two
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
the state of being asleep
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
push forcefully
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
precisely as stated
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Town named correct what is up let sleeping dogs lie sick."
at the time that
From this reading AND THERE IS A FLAME When Alan Massey strayed into the breakfast room, one of the latest arrivals at that very informal meal, he found a telegram awaiting him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was rather an odd message and ran thus, without capitalization or punctuation.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Does the fool mean he is sick, I wonder," he cogitated.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Alan frowned as he thrust the yellow envelope into his pocket.
