used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But such was indeed the case.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But such was indeed the case.
CastornounUS /ˈkæstər/
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
CasualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
make right or correct
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY.
Duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
impeachmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/
a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But such was indeed the case.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
Jennie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
make reference to
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
and nothing more
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
a course of conduct
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
a male human offspring
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But such was indeed the case.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
three-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had left the forest cabin only a few minutes before the advent of Dusky Dick, barely taking time to finish his supper.
Tobe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
which person or people
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Casual mention has been made of one "Fred," who was the eldest child--and only surviving son--of Edward Wilson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tobe Castor was correct in his shrewd guess as to what had attracted him so far, after a hard day's work; although probably Fred would have denied the "soft impeachment," had any one told him that it was only to see and chat with Jennie Stevens, that he so frequently traversed the three-mile path that intervened between the two houses.
