used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
Julius
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From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
a person who carries a message
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
nettingnounUS /ˈnetɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
Savine
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From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
shakilyadverb
in an insecurely shaky manner
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His sister-in-law sat busy over some netting close at hand.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
in a strange manner
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
sufferer's
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From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
Thurston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Savine read the message and tossed the paper across to Mrs. Savine before he rose shakily to his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A REVELATION Two persons were strangely affected and stirred to unexpected action by the news of Thurston's injury, and the first of these was Julius Savine.
at the time that
From this reading It was late next night when his brother's messenger arrived at the ranch, for Thomas had thought of nothing but the sufferer's welfare at first, and Savine lay, a very frail, wasted figure, dozing by the stove.
which person or people
From this reading Both were startled when a man, who held out a soiled envelope, came in abruptly.
