used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He did think of it occasionally and he was ashamed of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did think of it occasionally and he was ashamed of it.
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 Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
how
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From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did think of it occasionally and he was ashamed of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He did think of it occasionally and he was ashamed of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
Peggy
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From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
Ralph
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From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
Ralph's
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From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He did think of it occasionally and he was ashamed of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Early the next morning Ralph Marshall walked over to the Sunrise Camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except for a slight headache Ralph had entirely recovered from his injury, but he was fearful that Peggy had suffered more than she had confessed and, added to the fact that she had sent for him, was his own desire to know how she was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the time being the unfortunate conversation he had held with Terry Benton had entirely passed out of Ralph’s mind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without any comment or explanation Howard Brent had delivered, at the breakfast table an hour before, the message entrusted to him.
