used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
dumfoundedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
one or the other of two
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
the act of departing
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
Hamlin
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From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
Jenvie
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From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
Jenvie's
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From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
and nothing more
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
a room where books are kept
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
on one occasion
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
SINISTERadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading SINISTER SUCCESSES.
that is looked for
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
SUCCESSESnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SINISTER SUCCESSES.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading Hardly tasting any dinner, Hamlin arose from the table and sought the house of Jenvie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went at once to Jenvie's library, and when Jenvie motioned Hamlin to a seat and took another himself, it was a long time before either spoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
at the time that
From this reading When the old men, Jenvie and Hamlin, reached their homes that evening and learned what had transpired during the day, they were dumfounded.
which person or people
From this reading He met Jenvie at the door who was just going out to find Hamlin.
