8.30
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From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
ANGORAnounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
without doubt or question
From this reading This morning, clearly, there is “good news”!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
COURTEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
only a very short time before
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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where you live at a particular time
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
the force of workers available
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
NationalistnounUS /ˈnæʃənələst/
one who loves and defends his or her country
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information about recent and important events
From this reading This morning, clearly, there is “good news”!
immediately following in time or order
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
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ritenounUS /raɪt/
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading In Nationalist houses “reading the papers” and discussing foreign telegrams have become almost a religious rite.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning, clearly, there is “good news”!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, clearly, there is “good news”!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
precisely as stated
From this reading The very air we breathe seems lighter, faces look less anxious, men are greeting each other in hopeful tones!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
at the time that
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANGORA II.—AT THE HOME OF MY KIND AND COURTEOUS HOST THE next morning we breakfast, “when I am ready,” which is 8.30.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My host’s face beams with delight, and the generous _menu_ could hardly fail to put “the guest” in good spirits—toast and boiled eggs (my allowance being half a dozen a day), biscuits and cheese, olives, and glasses of tea.
