used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
from appearances alone
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
power to direct or determine
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
apart from; not including
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
a social unit living together
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
ten 10s
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
MaplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
Savine
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From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
Savine's
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From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had sent for the famous American physician and had allayed Helen's fears.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
Thurston
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From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading The master of High Maples had been brought home unconscious, some days earlier, and had lain for hours apparently on the point of death.
UNDERTAKINGnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
which person or people
From this reading During this time it was Thurston who took control of the panic-stricken household.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was he who telegraphed Thomas Savine to bring his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
wood-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GREAT UNDERTAKING Except for the wail of a wet breeze from the Pacific and the moaning of the pines outside, there was unusual quietness in the wood-built villa looking down upon the valley of the Hundred Springs on the night that the American specialist came up to consult with Savine's doctor from Vancouver.
