used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONROY AT HOME.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
CONROY
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From this reading CONROY AT HOME.
Conroy's
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From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
flirtationnounUS /flərˈteɪʃən/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
Gabriel'snounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəlz/
possessive form of “gabriel” — (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CONROY AT HOME.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
Markle
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From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
in a serious manner
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
shamelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmləs/
feeling no shame
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
not known
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manner in which One Horse Gulch received the news of Gabriel Conroy's marriage was characteristic of that frank and outspoken community.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Without entering upon the question of his previous shameless flirtation with Mrs. Markle--the baleful extent of which was generally unknown to the camp--the nearer objections were based upon the fact that the bride was a stranger and consequently an object of suspicion, and that Gabriel's sphere of usefulness in a public philanthropic capacity would be seriously impaired and limited.
