used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
Alexina
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From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
CitizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
Dwight
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From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
Groome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
not any; not one
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
a human being
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I That night Alexina knew that romance had surely come to her.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
look attentively
From this reading He was tall and young and very gallant of bearing; no less a person than Mortimer Dwight, who had been sworn in that morning as a member of the Citizens' Patrol, and at his own request detailed to keep watch over the house of Mrs. Groome.
which person or people
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But she sat at the window with no desire for oblivion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She shared her room with three old ladies who slept fitfully between blasts of dynamite.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the lawn paced a young man with a rifle in the crook of his arm.
