the state of being absent
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
Barry
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From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
GeorgetownnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒtaʊn/
a section of northwestern Washington, D.C.
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
Joe
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From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
for more time
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
rapid-fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
Sergeant-at-Arms
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From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
SORELYadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
TEMPTEDverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he reached his boarding house that evening, Joe Hart and most of the other boarders had finished dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The mission he had undertaken for the Sergeant-at-Arms took much longer than he anticipated.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Barry was greatly disappointed, for he counted upon news from Joe Hart concerning the action of the Committee on Naval Affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
at the time that
From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Barry, it will be remembered, had not read the evening papers or he would not have been in ignorance of the rapid-fire course of events during his absence.
Wynn
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From this reading SORELY TEMPTED It was late when Barry Wynn returned from his errand to Georgetown.
