used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
breakfast-table
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From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
Dr
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From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
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 Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
being one more than ten
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
Fisherton
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From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
set up or found
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
a social unit living together
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
and nothing more
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
Langham's
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From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
a person who carries a message
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
Nat
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From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
as might be expected
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
others
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From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
on the contrary
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
express in words
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
be seated
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
precisely as stated
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reaching the farm just as Ranger and his household were about to sit down to breakfast, they were fully prepared, after rising so early and their long and rather exhausting ride, to join him at the morning meal.
at the time that
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
in or at the place that
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When seated at the breakfast-table, the doctor inquired about the patient he had come to see, and was informed that he had passed a very restless night, with fitful intervals of sleep, and seemed to be in great pain.
people who are wounded
From this reading A mounted messenger from the Pleasant Hills had that morning arrived to say I was wanted at Nat Langham’s Store, where a free fight had resulted in one man being shot dead and two others severely wounded, and I was unable to get back until eleven at night, when I found him waiting to bring me here."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, I see!" added Ranger; "and of course you naturally felt it was too late to start out then to come here."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When your messenger arrived, it happened, unfortunately," said Dr. Fisherton, "that I was out.
