used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
speak to
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
react verbally
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He came back prepared for the approaching climax.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He came back prepared for the approaching climax.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading In such matters he was a human barometer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came back prepared for the approaching climax.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading He came back prepared for the approaching climax.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
despatching
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From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OOMA He kept his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OOMA He kept his word.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In such matters he was a human barometer.
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading OOMA He kept his word.
London-by-the-Sea
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From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In such matters he was a human barometer.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
OOMA
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From this reading OOMA He kept his word.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He came back prepared for the approaching climax.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such matters he was a human barometer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In such matters he was a human barometer.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Early next morning, after despatching a message to David Hume, and receiving an answer--an acknowledgment of his address in case of need--he took train to London-by-the-Sea, and for thirty-six hours flung mysteries and intrigues to the winds.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading OOMA He kept his word.
