aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
half-uttered
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From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
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 knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
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 "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
in like or similar manner
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
overmastering
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From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
express in speech
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
substitutionnounUS /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃən/
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I knew that Ward and Mrs. Collins were extremely anxious to see Mr. Whitmore, and he likewise was aware of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not until he had proceeded for several minutes did he regain control of his voice, and then he had to repeat what in his agitation he had but half-uttered.
at the time that
From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
Whitmore
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From this reading "I met Mr. Whitmore when he left the train at Philadelphia after the substitution of prisoners had been achieved," Beard said.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Beard began to speak, but the tremor of overmastering excitement in his voice, made his words indistinct, incomprehensible.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "We proceeded to New York, arriving here about three in the afternoon.
