used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
(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 As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
BendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
BucksnounUS /bʌks/
plural of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
the organ of sight
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
set up or found
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
a young female
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
and nothing more
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
engage in
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
and nothing more
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
a quantity of money
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
hard to endure
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Bucks had just a little money of his own, but he had counted on using that for his meals.
waiting-room
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From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He walked out into the waiting-room to ask what the trouble was.
at the time that
From this reading When she had ascertained the price of the railroad ticket she found that she lacked five dollars of the sum needed to make up the fare.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He learned afterward that she was the wife of a gambler, but she told him only that she had followed her husband to Medicine Bend and was now trying to get back with her two children to her parents in Iowa.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As Bucks looked through his embrasure to see if all had been served, his eye fell on the group in the corner and he heard the woman suppressing the sobbing of her little girl.
