used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
Allan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
brakemannounUS /ˈbreɪkmən/
a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
Emmett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
hundred-dollar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
a message received and understood
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
interminablyadverbUS /ˈɪntərmɪnæbli/
all the time; seemingly without stopping
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
Lo-o-o-bo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
Lobo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
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 The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
Madge's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
and nothing more
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
on the contrary
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It had been a simple matter to cash the hundred-dollar cheque.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Mrs. Emmett had offered to turn Madge’s trunk over to her, but Nan refused it.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
at the time that
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
Whitlock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from San Francisco to Lobo Wells had seemed interminably long to Nan Whitlock, but her nerve almost failed her when she heard the brakeman calling: “Lo-o-o-bo Wells, next station!
which person or people
From this reading Nan had rather shocked the landlady by paying the rent the morning after Madge Allan had been killed, and rather mystified the authorities, who were looking for more information about Madge Allan, only to find that Nan had faded out of the picture.
