used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
exhale hard
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
let fall to the ground
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
an old word for “before”
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
and nothing more
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It vos all right now, Parney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
Parney
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From this reading "It vos all right now, Parney.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It vos all right now, Parney.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
UNCEREMONIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəs/
without ceremony or formality
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading A cry of fear and agony arose to her lips; but ere she could give it utterance, a hand closed about her throat, and speedily she lost all consciousness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A DOUBLE MURDER--AN UNCEREMONIOUS VISIT.
vos
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From this reading "It vos all right now, Parney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the slightest possible movement at the foot of the bed, and then, just as the mining company's treasurer was about to pull the trigger, a blow descended on his breast, and he fell over dead, bathed in his own heart's blood.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife heard the blow, heard the revolver drop from his hand, and felt the jar as her husband fell dead by her side.
