used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
anew
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
breakfast-table
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From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
showing who or what does the action
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citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Tongues wagged in gossip over personages perhaps dead by this time, and sage opinions settled questions that had long since passed from the minds of men in the glamourous cities of far-off civilization.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
Donald
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From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
drawing-room
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From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
at any time
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
Fitzpatrick
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people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
glamourousadjective
having an air of allure, romance and excitement
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gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
the literary culture
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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mail-carrier
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From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
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 Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
McTavish
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From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
the force of workers available
From this reading Tongues wagged in gossip over personages perhaps dead by this time, and sage opinions settled questions that had long since passed from the minds of men in the glamourous cities of far-off civilization.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
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Months-old
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From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
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by chance
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personages
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perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
PUTSnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
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100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tongues wagged in gossip over personages perhaps dead by this time, and sage opinions settled questions that had long since passed from the minds of men in the glamourous cities of far-off civilization.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
TonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
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untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
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plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Months-old letters from almost forgotten friends, and papers many weeks behind their dates had been perused over and over again, until they could almost be recited from memory.
in or at the place that
From this reading Jean passed from the dining-room into the drawing-room, where many days before she had sent Donald McTavish from her presence.
a Caucasian
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading JEAN PUTS IT UP TO HER FATHER Jean Fitzpatrick rose from the breakfast-table at Fort Severn, and asked for the Winnipeg papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three days before, the mail-carrier had dashed in with dogs on the gallop, and ever since the white folk at the fort had been having a riot of joy.
