used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
anew
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
(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 INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
dyspepticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈspeptɪk/
suffering from dyspepsia
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
INVALIDnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
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 The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
engage in
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
resentfullyadverb
with resentment; in a resentful manner
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading "I believe A. Jones is in a trance and needs rolling on a barrel again."
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
at the time that
From this reading THE INVALID The girls intercepted Maud Stanton when she returned to the hotel that evening, and told her all about A. Jones.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
which person or people
From this reading Then they all dressed for dinner and afterward met in the lobby, where Uncle John told them he had arranged to have a big round table prepared for the entire party, including a seat for A. Jones, who might like to join them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading However, the young man did not make his appearance, and as they trooped into the dining room Patsy said resentfully:
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The tale was finished long before that dyspeptic youth had wakened from his slumbers.
