used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
for the reason that
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
Charmian
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From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
Dr
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From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
Francisco
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From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
Jorny
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From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
LeachverbUS /liːtʃ/
cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
engage in
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
bring forth or yield
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
San
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From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
ShinbonenounUS /ˈʃɪnboʊn/
the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
Shonto
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From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading They offered to produce references which ought to satisfy the most suspicious, but Dr. Shonto remained firm.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SECOND SIGHT BECAUSE Mary Temple was afraid to ride over the narrow curving road after dark, the four prospective adventurers remained at Jorny Springs all night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
at the time that
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
in or to any place at all
From this reading When this matter had been settled, they were to drive together to the Shinbone Country--wherever that was--and make a thorough investigation of the properties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Both Leach and Morley had protested against entering into a written agreement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before going to bed Charmian, coached by the doctor, made arrangements with Leach and Morley to go to San Francisco and sign certain papers to show good faith, which papers would be drawn up by the young widow’s attorney.
