used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
(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 His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
the act of departing
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
Nellie
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From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
express in words
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
in the near future
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
Vose
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From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
which person or people
From this reading "My view of matters has undergone a change," he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT BAY Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible."
