used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
in addition
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
disquietedadjective
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
Fectnor's
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From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
set up or found
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
Harboro
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From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
not any; not one
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
Quemado
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From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
Sylvia
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From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading On the Saturday night following the election Harboro came home and found a letter waiting for him on the table in the hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the house on the Quemado Road Fectnor's name was heard no more.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The election came and went; the voice of the people had been heard, and Maverick County had a new sheriff.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stopped where he stood and read the letter, and Sylvia watched with parted lips--for she had recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
which person or people
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found also a disquieted Sylvia, who looked at him with brooding and a question in her eyes.
