used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
the state of being absent
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
in addition
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not long, however, before Parsons remembered.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
ElamnounUS /ˈeləm/
an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
set up or found
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
Harlan's
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From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was not long, however, before Parsons remembered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not long, however, before Parsons remembered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
Marion
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From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
Marion's
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From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
Martha
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From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
not able to be found
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
others
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From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was not long, however, before Parsons remembered.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, he found that two of the horses were missing—Marion’s, and one of the others he had personally bought.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
at the time that
From this reading When he had got out of bed the previous morning he had discovered the absence of Marion and Martha.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elam Parsons awoke early in the morning following that on which Marion Harlan’s visit to the Arrow occurred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lay for a long time smiling at the ceiling, with a feeling that something pleasurable was in store for him, but not able to determine what that something was.
