used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
anew
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
Dot's
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From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
effusivenessnoun
a friendly open trait of a talkative person
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
ejaculations
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From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
an old word for “before”
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
Francisco
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From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
Gee'snounUS /dʒiːz/
possessive form of “gee” — a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
coins made of gold
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
only a very short time before
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
Huntington'snounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “huntington” — United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
go away from a place
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
Lemuel
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From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
Liggs
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From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
for more time
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
outlaw's
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From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
Pete
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From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
San
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From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
have in common
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
Soapweednoun
tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
a male human offspring
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
carry out
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
Tinnemaha
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From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It appeared that Mrs. Liggs having received a letter from Tinnemaha Pete, containing the disturbing news that Sheriff Warburton was again in the neighborhood, presumably searching for her son, that loyal little mother after consulting with Dot decided on returning to Soapweed Plains and, regardless of Billy Gee’s intentions to see that his old friend obtained ultimate possession of the new gold strike, try to persuade him to leave the country and take up his residence with her in the metropolis.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
Warburton
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From this reading Even Warburton, scowling and furious over the outlaw’s escape, came in for his share of Dot’s effusiveness and forgot for the time the responsibilities of his office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This particular August evening was destined to be the most eventful one in Lemuel Huntington’s life, for hardly had he recovered from the shock occasioned by Billy Gee’s visit, ere he received a glorious surprise—Dot’s unannounced arrival from San Francisco.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She came bounding into the house, followed by Mrs. Liggs, caught her astonished father in an ecstatic embrace, stifled his ejaculations with kisses, and told him breathlessly the reason for her return home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since the trip would not occupy longer than a week, Dot had made up her mind to go along—so Mrs. Liggs would not be lonesome, she had said.
