used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
Beatriz
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From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
a young person of either sex
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
Hollis
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From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
Joey's
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From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
the act of departing
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
life-saving
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From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
for more time
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
Morganstein
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From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
not any; not one
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
Puget
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From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
semi-conscious
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From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was then no longer a question of life-saving, but of identification.
Tisdale
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From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
create by training and teaching
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
Weatherbee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading So, leaving the child in charge of the housekeeper, Hollis returned to the west portal, to join the little force of rescuers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SURRENDER Tisdale had not seen Beatriz Weatherbee since she had been brought semi-conscious from the foot of the mountain, but he learned from the hotel physician the following morning that she was able to travel on the special train which was coming from Seattle to transport the Morganstein party home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The first inquiry, after news of the disaster reached the outside world, was from Joey's grandfather, a lumberman on Puget Sound.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Put in communication with Tisdale, he telephoned he would arrive at the Springs on the special.
