used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
afflictsverbUS /əˈflɪkts/
third-person singular of “afflict” — cause great unhappiness for; distress
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
(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 He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
Brainerd
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From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
your usual mood
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
dwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
hump-backed
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From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
misshapenadjectiveUS /mɪsˈʃeɪpən/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
absolutely essential
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
PROGRESSEDverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
a male human offspring
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
St
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From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Her husband had been a mechanic, noted for his ingenuity, but was killed some five years before by the explosion of a steam boiler.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HAVING PROGRESSED thus far in our story, or properly having began in the middle, it is now necessary that we should turn back to the proper starting point.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
belonging to which person
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left behind him a son, hump-backed, dwarfed, but with an amiable disposition that made him a favorite with all with whom he came in contact.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading If nature afflicts in one direction she frequently makes amends in another direction, and this dwarf, small and misshapen as he was, was gifted with a most wonderful mind.
a late time of life
From this reading Several years since a widow woman resided in the outskirts of St. Louis, whose name was Brainerd.
