used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
(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 He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
Dorlan
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From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
fro
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From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
GalvestonnounUS /ˈɡælvəstən/
a town in southeast Texas on Galveston Island
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
a long fixed look
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
how
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From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
and nothing more
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
a particular point in time
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
Morlene
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From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE TELEGRAM.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TELEGRAM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Arriving in the city of Galveston, Dorlan, anxious to receive the expected message from Morlene at the earliest possible moment, took up his abode in an establishment just opposite the telegraph office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought of how much anxiety the countless messages represented, but concluded that his was equal to all the other anxieties combined.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
at the time that
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Day after day Dorlan took his seat at the window of his room and watched the messenger boys as they hurried to an fro delivering messages.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each night, when he regarded the hour as too late to reasonably expect a message from Morlene, he would go down to the beach and gaze out upon the great expanse of waters.
