used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
embellishments
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From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
Jessie
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From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
JOSE
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From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
for more time
From this reading They were no longer mistress and servant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading They were no longer mistress and servant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
Mowbray
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From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
not any; not one
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
PROBESnounUS /proʊbz/
plural of “probe” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They were no longer mistress and servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were no longer mistress and servant.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news was abroad at the earliest hour, and it reached Jessie Mowbray in the kitchen, as she made her appearance to superintend the preparation of breakfast.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATHER JOSE PROBES It was a startled community that awoke next morning at Fort Mowbray.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were no longer mistress and servant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Indian wench told her, with picturesque embellishments, such as are reserved for the native tongue.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Jessie listened to the story of the descent of the Bell River Indians to the region of the Fort with feelings no less disturbed than those of the colored woman.
