used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
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 Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
an opposing military force
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
set up or found
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
Harkaway
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From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
HUNSTON'S
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From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
a single distinct event
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
MOURNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early next morning, a letter was found fastened to the garden gate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as Jefferson had predicted.
well-chosenadjective
well expressed and to the point
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The notices were printed and circulated everywhere by well-chosen and energetic agents.
which person or people
From this reading It was brought to Harkaway, who was already up and busy.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A HOUSE OF MOURNING--THE LETTER FROM THE ENEMY--A STRANGE CORRESPONDENCE--THE INCIDENT AT THE OPEN WINDOW--HUNSTON'S REVENGE--DESPAIR.
