used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
(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 rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
Bessie
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From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
a female human offspring
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
forbore
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From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
Fred
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From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
FREIGHTnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
brought together in one place
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A KING'S DAUGHTER IN A FREIGHT CAR.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
the sound of laughing
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
engage in
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
Percival
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From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
Randolph
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From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading The rain was coming down smartly, and all hands gathered, panting and laughing, around the generous fire in the little hotel office.
in the near future
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fred looked at him suspiciously, but forbore to ask any questions.
male cat
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
at the time that
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's Bessie?" asked Mr. Percival, as soon as he could make his voice heard above the merry clamor.
which person or people
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When Randolph and his party came rushing with shouts of laughter from the woods, they were joined by Tom, who was in an unusually meek mood.
