used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought his hand down on the table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading "Oh, nothing important--women's cobwebs.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He brought his hand down on the table.
Dr
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From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He brought his hand down on the table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
I'll
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From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
I'm
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From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Oh, nothing important--women's cobwebs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
Melton
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From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, nothing important--women's cobwebs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, nothing important--women's cobwebs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He brought his hand down on the table.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He brought his hand down on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm afraid I'll have to go, though.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked the little doctor, peering up at him.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER In the midst of his conference with Dr. Melton, an hour later, it came upon Judge Emery with a clap that he had forgotten this behest of his wife's, plunged deep in legal speculations as he had been, the instant he turned from her door.
women's
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From this reading "Oh, nothing important--women's cobwebs.
