used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
ArizonannounUS /ərˈɪzoʊnən/
a native or resident of Arizona
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In her blood there tingled the stimulus of excitement.
Cattleland
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From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
CONTRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In her blood there tingled the stimulus of excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
gas-log
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From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
jettingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒetɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For into her life an adventure had come from faraway Cattleland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading A little flush had crept into the oval face.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading In her blood there tingled the stimulus of excitement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A crisp, strong footstep sounded in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In her blood there tingled the stimulus of excitement.
tingled
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From this reading In her blood there tingled the stimulus of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
Whitford
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From this reading A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SALVATION ARMY While Beatrice Whitford waited in the little library for the Arizonan to join her, she sat in a deep chair, chin in hand, eyes fixed on the jetting flames of the gas-log.
