used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
anew
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
(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 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
(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 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
Drugg
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From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
Hopewell
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From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
Janice
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From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
Janice's
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From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
Lottie's
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From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
Marty
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From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must come with me.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must come with me.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
Polktown
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From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
Rill'snounUS /rɪlz/
possessive form of “rill” — a small stream
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
a source of difficulty
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Come, Uncle Jason," she said again to Mr. Day.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Now, on the crest of the threatening wave, rode this happening to Nelson Haley, an account of which Marty had brought home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading 'Rill's secret misgivings regarding Hopewell Drugg, little Lottie's peril of blindness, the general tendency of Polktown as a whole to suffer the bad effects of liquor selling at the tavern--all these things had added to Janice's anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
Yaqui
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From this reading REAL TROUBLE It seemed to Janice Day as though the drift of trouble, which had set her way with the announcement by her father of his unfortunate situation among the Yaqui Indians, had now risen to an overwhelming height.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must come with me.
