used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
Agnes
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From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
the first light of day
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
having the place or position changed
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
Dr
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From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Somewhat too steady, in fact.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
set up or found
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
made afraid
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
how
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From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
not any; not one
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
a human being
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
She's
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From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
Slavens
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From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat too steady, in fact.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
make steady
From this reading "She's as steady as a compass," said Smith; and so he found her.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Somewhat too steady, in fact.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading On the way he asked Smith repeatedly how the tragedy affected her; whether she was frightened or greatly disturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the steadiness of a deep and settled melancholy, through which his best efforts could do no more than strike a feeble, weary smile.
belonging to which person
From this reading A PROMISE Dr. Slavens rode in before dawn, more concerned about Agnes than about the person in whose behalf he had been summoned.
