used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
Alden
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From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
divisible by two
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
brought together in one place
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
Lightfoot
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From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
Payne
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From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
SETBACKnounUS /ˈsetbæk/
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
There's
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From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in their grief they did not forget their courtesy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
at the time that
From this reading When the door was opened in response to his knock, he dropped the pouches on the floor, sat down on the nearest stool and exclaimed:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SETBACK The arrival of Alden Payne at the station and the story which he carried caused a profound sensation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then as the hardy fellows gathered round him, he told the experience with which you are familiar.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There’s your mail; the Indians got Dick Lightfoot.”
