used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
every person
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
handsomest
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From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
Mayberry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRACY Rutherford Richmond recognized Ben Mayberry at the same instant that the latter identified him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But neither gave any evidence of the fact that could be understood by other parties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their mutual interest was so marked that everyone present noticed it, and it caused comment without end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ben took his position with Dolly by his side, and they were without doubt the handsomest couple on the floor that evening.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I believe he sweeps out the office for a telegraph company.
