used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
cogitations
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From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
demanding attention
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
IdlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a single distinct event
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
McCaleb
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From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
not able to be found
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
obtruding
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From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
and nothing more
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
RAYSnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
in the near future
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
SOURCESnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAINT RAYS FROM STRANGE SOURCES Meanwhile the Captain narrowly escaped missing a car, and as he ran for it he fancied he heard a newsboy crying an extra edition of some evening paper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
Westbrook
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From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His cogitations in a little while assumed the form of a resolution to avail himself of the present opportunity to ask Mrs. Westbrook several questions which had been restrained only by the circumstances of her bereavement.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Upon arriving at the Westbrook home, he was met at the wide veranda steps by McCaleb himself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He disliked obtruding himself upon her privacy at such a time; but he felt that, since the morning, she had had occasion within which to compose herself and to become expectant of the entrance of the police into the tragedy of her husband's death.
showing curiosity
From this reading Idly wondering what could call forth an additional issue so soon after the regular evening edition, he took his seat, and straightway forgot the incident.
