used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
terminate
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
cabalnounUS /kəˈbɑːl/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
make calm or still
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
divisible by two
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
at any time
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
promote over another
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
Hosmer
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From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
an instinctive motive
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
Janet
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From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
Mateo
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From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
with speed
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
express the need or desire for
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
San
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From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
Sorenson
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From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
in the direction of
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading As a vital impulse towards the climax, though an unconscious one on her part so far as the general play of circumstance was concerned, Janet Hosmer informed Ed Sorenson of her determination to break their engagement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading Not Weir, not even the little evil cabal plotting so desperately against him, guessed the scope and power of the passions to be released.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to her home under the impression that his box of candy and bundle of new magazines had restored him to favor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
at the time that
From this reading This was the same evening she returned from the Johnson ranch, when he called at her telephoned request.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE CURRENT OF EVENTS Though outwardly the world's face was as calm as ever, though peace seemed to bask on San Mateo and the broad mesa and lofty mountain range, events were rapidly shaping themselves to bring a thunder crash of contending forces.
