used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS RECEIVES A MESSAGE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
DOUGLASnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS RECEIVES A MESSAGE.
ejaculated
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From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
divisible by two
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS RECEIVES A MESSAGE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS RECEIVES A MESSAGE.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
not any; not one
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
and nothing more
From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
Orton
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From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading MISS DOUGLAS RECEIVES A MESSAGE.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
Richard
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From this reading "If I could only hear from Richard Dewey!" she fervently ejaculated.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
except if; if not
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
unsoundadjectiveUS /ənˈsaʊnd/
not in good condition; damaged or decayed
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Florence Douglas felt somewhat uneasy after the visit of Orton Campbell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her chief fear was that he would carry out his father's threat and try to have her pronounced of unsound mind, in which case he could have her confined in an asylum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though he had no legal right to interfere with her, even as the representative of his father, she knew the unscrupulous character of the man, and that he would not have spent time and money in a visit to California unless he had a strong hope of carrying her back with him.
