used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
ClarksburgnounUS /ˈklɑːrksbərɡ/
a city in northern West Virginia
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
Eva's
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From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
Groves-Ludington
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From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
installmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlmənt/
a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
and nothing more
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
immediately past
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST.
Ludington
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From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a brief written record
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
ParkersburgnounUS /ˈpɑːrkərzbərɡ/
a city in northwestern West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
SentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in the office of a Parkersburg hotel reading the _Sentinel_ just a few days after the arrest and imprisonment of Doctor Ludington.
Somerville
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From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
precisely as stated
From this reading The reporter on the _Sentinel_ had served up what he called the second installment of the Groves-Ludington tragedy in a very sensational column.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
which person or people
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What mystery is here?” cried a man’s voice sharply, with a note of subtle pain.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
Yorker
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From this reading It was the man who had paid Eva’s fare that morning she went to Clarksburg--the handsome New Yorker, who had refused her his name, but whom we know already was her own father, Clyde Somerville, of New York.
