used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOST GOVERNOR AND BRIDEGROOM.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LOST GOVERNOR AND BRIDEGROOM.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
BRIDEGROOMnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading A LOST GOVERNOR AND BRIDEGROOM.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
psychological suffering
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
at any time
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
the head of a state government
From this reading A LOST GOVERNOR AND BRIDEGROOM.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Impossible!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
immediately past
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A LOST GOVERNOR AND BRIDEGROOM.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
MissingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
Rockharrt
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From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
express in words
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Missing!" echoed old Aaron Rockharrt, drawing up his huge frame to its fullest height, and staring with strong black eyes in a defiant and aggressive manner.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Mr. Rockharrt; ever since last night," replied Judge Abbot, chairman of the committee, in much distress and anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Missing! did you say, sir?" he repeated sternly.
