used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
BolivarnounUS /ˈbɑːləvər/
the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
Chancing
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From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
Don't
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From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
escortsnounUS /ˈeskɔːrts/
plural of “escort” — someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
a man of refinement
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
high-flownadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
intense and profound fear
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
Patsey
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From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
Patsey's
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From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
Pioche
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From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
PULLMANnounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading THE SNOW-BOUND PULLMAN.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
rough-and-readyadjective
crude but effective for the purpose at hand
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
SNOW-BOUND
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From this reading THE SNOW-BOUND PULLMAN.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
suavelyadverb
with suavity; in a suave manner
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SNOW-BOUND PULLMAN.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time he addresses her, Patsey Bolivar takes off his hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
Tooele
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From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
in the direction of
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
Travenion
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From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As this horror is taking place inside the earth, Miss Travenion and her two escorts on its surface are speeding over the snow towards Tooele.
the act of using
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The consideration and respect with which she is treated by these two rough-and-ready fighters of many a desperate mining battle is almost oppressive: they are so exceedingly polite.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Chancing in one of his remarks to use the word "infernal" (which is a very mild expression for this gentleman), Pioche George suavely suggests: "Don't ye mind Patsey's high-flown remarks, miss.
