used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TELEGRAM FROM THE MAIL.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
Davenport'snounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrts/
possessive form of “davenport” — a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
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 He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
set up or found
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TELEGRAM FROM THE MAIL.
the act of departing
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A TELEGRAM FROM THE MAIL.
engage in
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
minutenessnoun
the property of being very small in size
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
Paulton
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From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
carry out
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A TELEGRAM FROM THE MAIL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TELEGRAM FROM THE MAIL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "She has beauty enough," he said, "to make men fools, and fire enough to make them lunatics.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
to-morrow's
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From this reading He pleaded the necessity of his going to bed early on account of to-morrow's journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
at the time that
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the men found themselves alone and somewhat calmed down after the excitement caused by Mrs. Davenport's astonishing announcement, Mr. Paulton and Jerry discussed the proposed step with great minuteness and intelligence, while Alfred sat mute and listless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the course of the discussion between the two elder men, Jerry held that if she did take to the stage, she would make one of the most startling successes of the time.
