used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
an occurrence of something
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
give encouragement to
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
divisible by two
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
at any time
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
set up or found
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
the act of departing
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
immediately past
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
Renmark
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From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
recurring again and again
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
under normal conditions
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He went to his tent bunk early, in a state of such utter dejection that Renmark felt sorry for him, and tried ineffectually to cheer him up.
visitationsnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “visitation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As night drew on he feebly remarked to the professor that he was more tired than he had ever been in going through an election campaign.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The usually high spirits of the newspaper man went down and down under the repeated visitations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At last he did not even swear, which, in the case of Yates, always indicated extreme depression.
Yates
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From this reading Before night three more telegraph boys found Yates, and three more telegrams in sections helped to carpet the floor of the forest.
