used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
Alec
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From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
Barbara
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From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
Brewster's
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From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
Dr
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From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
Eleanor
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From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
Hewitt
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From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
Latimer
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From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
Latimer's
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From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
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 RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
Maynard
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From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
come together
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
RATZGER
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From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
RIGGLEY
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From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
male cat
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First there were those sent by Barbara and Eleanor, and the replies to them.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Then there came one from Mr. Latimer's office in New York to Tom, saying that Dr. Evans and Mr. Latimer had started for the West on Thursday, on the Limited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
which person or people
From this reading Next day the two girls telegraphed anew from Oak Creek, and these had replies which were forwarded by Alec Hewitt who passed Brewster's ranch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Following these, came a telegram from Anne, saying she had heard from Mr. Maynard and would meet him as planned.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading RIGGLEY & RATZGER OF NEW YORK Every day that week was crowded with events for the people at Pebbly Pit, and never had so many telegrams passed through the hands of the amazed agent at Oak Creek.
