used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
completely unclothed
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
take in solid food
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
Elwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading NEW EVIDENCE.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW EVIDENCE.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
Pinkerton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Owing to Rachel Miller's forethought, the bare room was sufficiently furnished.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose I must eat," said Joseph, "as a matter of duty.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
in or at the place that
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a clean bed, a chair or two, and a table, upon which stood a basket of provisions.
which person or people
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elwood accompanied Joseph to the prison where he was obliged to spend the night, and was allowed to remain with him until Mr. Pinkerton (who was endeavoring to reach Philip by telegraph) should arrive.
