used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
make certain of
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I paused a moment to get my breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I paused a moment to get my breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
a particular point in time
From this reading I paused a moment to get my breath.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
not any; not one
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I paused a moment to get my breath.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
RIVERVIEW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
in the near future
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
precisely as stated
From this reading It was dated but two days before, and began very formally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW But Dorothy was not so near as I had thought, for next morning came a message from my aunt.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
which person or people
From this reading It was delivered almost as soon as I was out of bed by a negro boy who had ridden over at daybreak.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," it ran, "since you no doubt will wish to recuperate from the fatigues of the campaign so unfortunately ended, and as there is no place where you can do this so well as at Riverview, I hasten to assure you that the place is entirely at your service."
