used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE SCENT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
divisible by two
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE SCENT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
come together
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
Mudge
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From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was only a few moments before she returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Mudge wishes to see us all," she said.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A FALSE SCENT.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mr. Mudge wishes to see us all," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think the visit of Mr. Mudge was much dreaded by all of us, even though we longed to have the mystery cleared up.
at the time that
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know that Winnie, at least, trembled for the result, and she turned quite pale the next morning when she received a message from Madame to meet Mr. Mudge in her office.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mr. Mudge wishes to see us all," she said.
