used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
any thing at all
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Better wire me at Hobart Falls," he said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better wire me at Hobart Falls," he said.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
rid of obstructions
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
CURWOOD
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From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Better wire me at Hobart Falls," he said.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
O'Malley
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From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
ROSAMOND
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From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Better wire me at Hobart Falls," he said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Have it left in the telegraph office to be called for.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
transpireverbUS /trænˈspaɪər/
pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter, as he boarded the train for Hobart Falls, hoped that it was an omen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROSAMOND CURWOOD A clear, bright day followed the heavy thunder shower which had occurred late in the night.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Better wire me at Hobart Falls," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had just had time for a few minutes' talk with O'Malley, in which he gave his partner instructions about reaching him if anything of importance should transpire during the day.
