used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
anew
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
on or to one side
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
fillynounUS /ˈfɪli/
a young female horse under the age of four
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
and nothing more
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
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 MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
something that is lost
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
the force of workers available
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
and nothing more
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
MUTUALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
absolutely essential
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
a brief written record
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He did not deem it necessary to say that the filly was his own personal property, originally designed as a gift for Grace.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
cut with a saw
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
express in words
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
the act of using
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
at the time that
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
in or at the place that
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was, however, very explicit as to the horses that he deemed safe for her use, particularly recommending a bay filly which he had broken especially for her personal service.
belonging to which person
From this reading MUTUAL ASSISTANCE It was three days before she saw him again, he having left at daybreak for a distant part of the range where he went to investigate a disturbing report of mysteriously disappearing cattle whose loss puzzled the most astute of his men.
the words that are spoken
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading An inexplicable disappointment wrinkled her smooth brows as she read the carelessly polite words; this was such a note as her husband might have written and she tossed it aside impatiently.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The news had come in over night, and reasoning that she would be a late riser after her fatiguing trip, he merely wrote her a short note saying that he was suddenly called away on urgent business and could not say just when he would return.
