used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are only four of you at the most."
ARRANGINGnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
Bellevite
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From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
Christy
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From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
Florry
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From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "There are only four of you at the most."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
come to pass
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "There are only four of you at the most."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
not any; not one
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
and nothing more
From this reading "There are only four of you at the most."
Passford
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From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
Pierson
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From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
re-enforcements
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From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "I hope for re-enforcements," replied Christy, as he rang a bell for a servant.
SIGNALSnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
a male human offspring
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
Vapoor
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From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
at the time that
From this reading ARRANGING THE SIGNALS Mrs. Passford was astounded at the news brought in by her son, and Miss Florry was terrified when informed that Major Pierson was not far from the mansion.
which person or people
From this reading But Paul Vapoor assured the latter that there was no danger, and Christy convinced his mother, who had a great deal of confidence in him, that he was fully equal to the occasion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I do not see that you can beat off the assailants if they happen to get alongside of the Bellevite," suggested Mrs. Passford.
