Chapter XX · Mr. Runyon’s Discovery

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

anew

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

(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 Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

in addition

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

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

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

for the reason that

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

possessive form of “castro” — Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

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From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

with great feeling

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

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

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

German chemist who was co-discoverer with Lise Meitner of nuclear fission (1879-1968)

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

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

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

above and across; more than

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

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From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946)

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

deliver by singing

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the Hahns came—although they returned home again in the late evening—and it was really a joyous and happy occasion.

make square

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

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

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

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

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Also it was, as Uncle John feelingly remarked, “the first square meal they had enjoyed since the one at Castro’s restaurant.”

except if; if not

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Of course Runyon stayed, because he was to help search the wall the next day, and as the telephone had been repaired Louise called up Rudolph and Helen Hahn and begged them to drive over and help them celebrate at the festive board.

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

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

be dressed in

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Sing Fing excelled himself at the dinner that evening, which was a merry meal because all dangers and worries seemed to belong to the past.

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

From this reading Inez brought in the baby, which crowed jubilantly and submitted to so many kisses that Patsy declared she was afraid they would wear the skin off Toodlum’s chubby cheeks unless they desisted.