used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Archibald
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
ASSERTIONnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
CoronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
INDIVIDUALITYnounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
lightning's
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
Raybold
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From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
Raybold's
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From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
required or under orders
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
thunder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
precisely as stated
From this reading "But," said Raybold, in explaining the delay, "Corona is very different from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where in Shakespeare is that?" asked Mrs. Archibald.
William
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From this reading In my actions 'the thunder's roar doth crowd upon the lightning's heels,' as William has told us."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Archibald had been surprised that she did not appear sooner, for, considering Mr. Raybold's state of mind, she had supposed that his sister had wished to come at the earliest possible moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ASSERTION OF INDIVIDUALITY It was a week after her brother had sent her his telegram before Miss Corona Raybold arrived at Camp Rob, with her tent, her outfit, and her female guide.
