1862
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From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF CHANCE.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He was avoiding her deliberately.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A GAME OF CHANCE.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He was avoiding her deliberately.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
set up or found
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF CHANCE.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was avoiding her deliberately.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
Kate
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From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
numbadjectiveUS /nʌm/
lacking sensation
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF CHANCE.
OlympianounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiə/
capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
make square
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
at the time that
From this reading It was the end of January, 1862, when Olympia and her mother found themselves in Washington for the second time in quest of the missing soldier.
Willard's
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From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They took lodgings in the same quiet house, not far from Lafayette Square--Kate with them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Kate counted upon her father's aid, active or passive; but when her messenger returned from Willard's with word that Mr. Boone had gone from the hotel several days before, she was numb with a dreadful foreboding.
