used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
correspondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
at any time
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
Ferrier
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From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
GUNMANnounUS /ˈɡʌnmən/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
Hetty
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From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
malesnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
MOFFATT
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From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
not one, and not any
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Armstrong feared concussion of the brain, but his diagnosis proved incorrect.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
sisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURE OF MOFFATT, THE GUNMAN For more than a month, the sheriff lay sick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Indeed, her devotion was so pronounced that the entire sentiment of Badger underwent a change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Hetty nursed him as never a man was nursed before, in that country of rough methods.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The married ladies came to the tardy conclusion that Miss Ferrier belonged to the sisterhood of good women; none of the males had ever doubted it; the whole town paid tribute to her conduct, and their indignation against the sheriff's assailant waxed correspondingly.
