used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
confusinglyadverbUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋli/
in a bewildering and confusing manner
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
Ebenezer
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From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
EVANGELINE
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From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
to an extreme degree
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
come together
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
a human being
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
dependable
From this reading One was a stout lady of exceedingly fashionable appearance and most peremptory manner.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
telegraphing
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From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had never been besieged so early in the morning and required to send so many lengthy messages, nor have them come crowding one another so confusingly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The strange part of it all was that although they were intended for one person, a Mr. Ebenezer Stark of Boston, there were three persons telegraphing him.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading IN EVANGELINE LAND The obliging operator at the telegraph office was almost at her wits' end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
Yarmouth
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From this reading As seemed fitting the first reply of Mr. Ebenezer Stark was for her, and assured her that he would meet her at the wharf, with a carriage, upon the arrival of the first steamer out from Yarmouth.
