Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ENEMY MAKES A MOVE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

later than; following

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

anew

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

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From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

having made preparations

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

an opposing military force

From this reading THE ENEMY MAKES A MOVE.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

held dear

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading THE ENEMY MAKES A MOVE.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ENEMY MAKES A MOVE.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

a woman postmaster

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

cause to go somewhere

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

unusual or striking

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

a male human offspring

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ENEMY MAKES A MOVE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Three days passed, and of course during that time I heard much about the two girls and their singular disappearance.

under normal conditions

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

at the time that

From this reading This duty had usually fallen to Miss Grace Ballou, or been chosen by her, but since the night when Nellie Ewing rode away from the door, never again to be seen, Mrs. Ballou had vetoed the evening canters that Grace so much loved, and so the post-office was attended to by Master Fred, the spoiled son and heir, aged thirteen, or by the "hired man."

possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the evening of the third day of my service, I saddled one of the farm horses, and rode to the post-office to fetch the widow's mail, and great was my surprise when the grim postmistress presented me with a letter bearing my assumed name, Chris Ollern, and directed to the care of Mrs. Ballou.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At night, after work was done, and supper disposed of, Mrs. Ballou would send some one to the post-office.