used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
speak to
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
anew
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
for the reason that
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
DepotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
Fronde
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From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
Harcourt
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From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
LogwoodnounUS /ˈlɑːɡwʊd/
very hard brown to brownish-red heartwood of a logwood tree; used in preparing a purplish red dye
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
Merritt
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From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
MERRITT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
information about recent and important events
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
Owletnoun
young owl
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
not in physical motion
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
create by training and teaching
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He secured his tickets for Logwood, checked his valise, because he could not well carry it to the lawyer’s office, and then took the hand of Owlet and led her from the building.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Harcourt had still two hours to wait before he could get a train for West Virginia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
at the time that
From this reading MERRITT’S NEWS It was growing late in the afternoon when the train ran into the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot at Washington.
which person or people
From this reading He determined to utilize this time by calling at the chambers of Mr. Amos Merritt to ascertain from him the present address of Roma Fronde, the probabilities of her receiving again the child who had been stolen from her, or if the lady’s views were changed in regard to protecting the orphan, what had changed them.
