used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
ever-increasing
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From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
Fenton
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From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
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 Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
the local environment
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
riotsnounUS /ˈraɪəts/
plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
Serajoz
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From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Late in the afternoon he returned, to find his host in a state of great perturbation.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "The other side are prepared to stop at nothing, Fenton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
Varden
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From this reading "Things are certainly happening thick and fast," declared Varden.
Varden's
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From this reading Following the unsatisfactory events of the morning, Fenton spent several hours in Varden's automobile on a mission that took him to many parts of the city.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ABDUCTION The war riots continued in Serajoz with ever-increasing violence.
