Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a theatrical performer

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

later than; following

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

(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 Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

severely simple

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

plural of “coattail” — the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

third-person singular of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

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From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

visual imagery

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

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From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a member of a senate

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both beautiful girls, they caused a sensation all of their own.

push forcefully

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Following the Senator were Miss Langdon and Hope Georgia, leading a retinue of hotel attendants staggering under a large assortment of luggage.

in or to any place at all

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

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From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A wide-brimmed black hat thrust back on his head, a long black perfecto in his mouth, coattails spreading out behind as he walked, and the "Big Bill" Langdon smile on his face that carried sunshine and good will wherever he went, he was good to look on, an inspiration, particularly in Washington.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE BOSS OF THE SENATE INSPECTS A NEW MEMBER An actor playing the rôle of a high type of Southern planter would score a decided success by picturing the character exactly after the fashion of Senator William H. Langdon as he strode to the desk of the International Hotel.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Carolina, a different type from the younger, had an austere loveliness denoting pride and birth, a brunette of the quality that has contributed so much to the fame of Southern women.