used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
in addition
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
from appearances alone
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
gotten under control
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
the act of departing
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
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 Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
Humming-Bird
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From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
Keego
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From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
KittiwakenounUS /ˈkɪtɪweɪk/
small pearl-grey gull of northern regions; nests on cliffs and has a rudimentary hind toe
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
LeafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
MahannounUS /ˈmeɪən/
United States naval officer and historian (1840-1914)
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
engage in
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
Marvin's
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From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
notary-gunsmith
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From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
a brief written record
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having now a Kittiwake at her disposal, the Humming-Bird embarked to make a ceremony of the signing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
postmistressnoun
a woman postmaster
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
RichesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
Tacitusnoun
Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
From this reading Her retinue consisted of one editor of Tacitus, one Scotchman, one Red Leaf, one Black Hawk, one postmistress, one notary-gunsmith, and one dog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after Marvin’s departure the mail brought the Riches four envelopes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This one contained also a polite note from Chase Mahan, apparently addressed to an aged spinster, trusting that he might have the pleasure of calling upon her within a month.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading One contained the deed for Keego, properly made out and ready for signing, another the wonderful check for four thousand dollars.
