used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SISTER MARTHA AVERTS A CALAMITY.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
avengingverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
AVERTSverbUS /əˈvɜːrts/
third-person singular of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading SISTER MARTHA AVERTS A CALAMITY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
brawnyadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːni/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading SISTER MARTHA AVERTS A CALAMITY.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
Gorman
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From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
MARTHA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SISTER MARTHA AVERTS A CALAMITY.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
Purdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The devil has a new recruit," says a brawny miner.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading SISTER MARTHA AVERTS A CALAMITY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
a state of acute pain
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Hell is too good for a man like Purdy," another declares.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
at the time that
From this reading When the tidings of the murder of Gorman Purdy reach the mines, the rejoicing of the miners and their families is undisguised.
which person or people
From this reading They feel that an avenging hand has been raised against the man who has caused them so many days of suffering.
