used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
anew
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
(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 Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
a line of approach
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
Bowen
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From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
DumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
the act of departing
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
How
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From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The easiest carriage the Hold afforded was driven to the lodge.
engage in
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
MAUDE
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From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
noon-day
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From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
successive (without a break)
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that first night; but in the broad glare of the following noon-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
Trevlyn
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From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor misguided Rupert was a free man again, and Policeman Dumps was busiest of all in helping to move him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How Squire Trevlyn contrived to make things straight with the superintendent, Bowen, he best knew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading NEWS FOR MAUDE You should have seen the procession going up the avenue.
