used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She was filled with amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
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 When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was filled with amazement.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
something that is lost
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was filled with amazement.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
caught or fixed
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
unphilosophic
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From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not a moment’s doubt as to what had happened, nor a moment’s hesitation as to the course he should pursue.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
at the time that
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was filled with amazement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He hurried back to the house and without any effort at concealment got out his revolver and stuck it into his belt.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading When Brother Wright early next morning discovered the loss of the brown mare, he was thrown into a state of the most unphilosophic rage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Wright,” said Mary, his wife, “whatever have you got there?”
