used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never had she been so hilariously happy.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Never had she been so hilariously happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
hilariouslyadverbUS /hɪˈleriəsli/
in a hilarious manner
From this reading Never had she been so hilariously happy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
Merriweather
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From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never had she been so hilariously happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
with speed
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
with speed
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never had she been so hilariously happy.
in the near future
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
not in physical motion
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading One morning a telephone message summoned Molly Merriweather to the hospital.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
precisely as stated
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEODORE SENDS FOR MOLLY Theodore King was rallying rapidly in the hospital.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In extreme agitation she dressed quickly, telling Mrs. King she would return very soon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All danger of blood poison had passed, and though he was still very weak, his surgeon had ceased to worry, and the public at large sat back with a sigh, satisfied that the wealthiest and most promising young citizen in the county had escaped death at the hand of an assassin.
