used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
speak to
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Why chosen by her?
being joined in close association
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
command with authority
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why chosen by her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a search for knowledge
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
misinterpretedverbUS /mɪsɪnˈtɜːrprətɪd/
past form of “misinterpret” — interpret falsely
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
a form of address for a man
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Sitford
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
stage-coach
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why chosen by her?
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
