used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
ADVENTURESSnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
Allenwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
for the reason that
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
lacking funds
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
consolidationnounUS /kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/
combining into a solid mass
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
divisible by two
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
of the present time and place
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
Mowbray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
outbidverbUS /ˈaʊtbɪd/
bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not carry them far, because even if he secured an abundant harvest, which was at present doubtful, he would have some difficulty in raising capital enough to outbid his rival.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading THE ADVENTURESS Before the wheat had suffered serious damage, a few thunder showers broke upon the plain, and Harding and his neighbors took courage.
at the time that
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
which person or people
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then Harding got news from his agent that necessitated his return to Winnipeg, and Mrs. Mowbray and Beatrice, who wished to visit the millinery stores, arranged to accompany him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was hot and dry when they reached the city, but Harding was of sanguine temperament and, being relieved from fear of immediate disaster, proceeded with his plans for the consolidation of Allenwood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The crop was not out of danger; indeed, a week's dry weather would undo the good the scanty rain had done; but ruin, which had seemed imminent, was, at least, delayed.
