used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
(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 The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
propose a payment
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
bon
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From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
chocolatesnounUS /ˈtʃɔːkləts/
plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
convulsivelyadverb
with convulsions, in a convulsive way
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
a young female
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Thank heaven!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
intensifyingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪɪŋ/
increasing in strength or intensity
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
the act of departing politely
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
Ridgeley
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From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
roof-garden
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From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank heaven!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
TIPnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
hard to endure
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
an act of traveling by water
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
WARRENnounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading WARREN GETS A TIP Ridgeley Warren had been to the station to bid a friend _bon voyage_.
Warren'snounUS /ˈwɔːrənz/
possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
at the time that
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
in or at the place that
From this reading His spirits unclouded by the pang of parting, he strolled toward the exit, trying to decide where to dine, when his own name reached his ears coupled with a fervent ejaculation, "Mr. Warren!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
witticisms
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From this reading He presented himself armed with a box of chocolates, the latest novel and three brand-new witticisms culled from a roof-garden program the previous evening.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The pretty girl had accepted his offerings with marked graciousness and had laughed convulsively at each of the jokes, thereby intensifying Warren's habitual sense of being on good terms with himself and all the world.
