1600
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From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
speak to
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a line of approach
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
DOROTHY
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From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
set up or found
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
not any; not one
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
postal-card
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From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
RobinsonsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsənz/
plural of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
Sykey
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From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
Theodore's
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From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The Robinsons had left almost nothing of the slightest value or importance, since what clothing remained was of no significance whatever.
at the time that
From this reading It mentioned the fact that she had arrived quite safely at "the house," and requested that her husband forward a pair of her glasses, left behind when she started.
in or at the place that
From this reading The address of the place where she was stopping was given as 1600 Myrtle Avenue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading It was not until he opened up the old man's books on the subject of wills that Garrison found the slightest clew, and then he came upon a postal-card addressed to "Sykey Robinson, Esq.," from Theodore's mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN QUEST OF DOROTHY More than half ready to believe that Dorothy had been spirited away, Garrison examined everything available, with the intention of discovering, if possible, any scrap that might indicate the destination to which the trio had proceeded.
