used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
abysmaladjectiveUS /əˈbɪzməl/
very great; limitless
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
ABYSSnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
Alva
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From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was bestial with passion as he entered his office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
for the reason that
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
bestialadjectiveUS /ˈbestʃəl/
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
From this reading His face was bestial with passion as he entered his office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading His face was bestial with passion as he entered his office.
a movement into or inward
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was bestial with passion as he entered his office.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
a young female
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
for more time
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
not any; not one
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
Nyland
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From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
Okar
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From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His face was bestial with passion as he entered his office.
Peggy
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From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
ranchhouse
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From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
Sanderson
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From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
sensuousadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəs/
taking delight in beauty
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
Silverthorn
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From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading During the day he had kept thinking of the girl until now he could no longer restrain himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN FROM THE ABYSS At about the time Sanderson was entering Okar, Alva Dale was letting himself into the door of his office at the Bar D ranchhouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dale's thoughts, because of the sensuous longing with which he had always looked upon Peggy Nyland, had become abysmal.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Silverthorn had warned him that the dragging of a woman into the plot would be fatal to their aims, but Dale had paid no heed to Silverthorn.
