used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Thy father, the Senior B. Day, is safe.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
brigandnoun
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
Broxton
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From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
a person who is in charge
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
Day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
Dicampa
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From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
in or to another place
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
epistles
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From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thy father, the Senior B. Day, is safe.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thy father, the Senior B. Day, is safe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
Janice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
Juan
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From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
the literary culture
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
MARM
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From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
of an obscure nature
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
Narnay
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From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
a brief written record
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
PARRADAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
phraseologynounUS /ˌfreɪziˈɔːlɔːdʒi/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Thy father, the Senior B. Day, is safe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Thy father, the Senior B. Day, is safe.
Senoritanoun
a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English “Miss”
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARM PARRADAY DOES HER DUTY It was on the day following the burial of the Narnay baby that the mystery surrounding Mr. Broxton Day's situation in Mexico was quite cleared up, and much to his daughter's satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
which person or people
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With them was a letter in the exact script of Juan Dicampa--that mysterious brigand chief who was Mr. Day's friend--and couched in much the same flowery phraseology as the former note Janice had received.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Quite a packet of letters arrived for Janice--several delayed epistles, indeed, coming in a single wrapper.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It read: "Senorita:-- "I fain would beg thy pardon--and that most humbly--for my seeming slight of thy appeal, which reached my headquarters when your humble servant was busily engaged elsewhere.
