used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
engulfverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a social unit living together
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
Gertrude
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From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
HARRISnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
Harris'snounUS /ˈherɪsɪz/
possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
HARRISVILLE
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From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
not accessible to view
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
come together
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
cut with a saw
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
Searles's
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From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
transport commercially
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
having a supporting base
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Colonel Harris's strong frame trembled like a ship that had struck a hidden rock, and then he rallied as if from a stupor, and taking Mr. Searles's arm was helped to a carriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He stood transfixed to the dock; the perspiration of excitement, now checked, was chilling him when Gertrude caught his arm and said, "Father, what is the matter?"
at the time that
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE The strong will of Reuben Harris was to meet its match, in fact its defeat.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading His plans for a well rounded life were nearing a climax when the telegram from his manager Wilson changed all his plans, and standing on the pier, as his family steamed away, he experienced the horrors of a terrible nightmare.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Mechanically he shook his white handkerchief, saw his family carried far out to sea as if to another world, and he longed for some yawning earthquake to engulf him.
