Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

speak to

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

later than; following

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

of large size for its weight

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

despicably cowardly

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

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

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

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

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

go away from a place

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

the literary culture

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

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 As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

mail sent by a sender at one time

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

according to the clock

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

the bank of a river

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

carry out

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY ATTACK The tourists' train was scheduled to leave Denver at eleven-thirty that night, so that there was ample time after the game for a leisurely meal and a few hours for recreation for any of the party that felt so inclined.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

during the time that

From this reading Some went to the theater, others played cards, while others sat about the lobby of the leading hotel and discussed the exciting events of the afternoon's game.

belonging to which person

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.

produce a literary work

From this reading Both seemed to have much to write about, for it was nearly ten o'clock before the bulky letters were ready for mailing.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "Give them to me and I'll take them down to the hotel lobby and mail them," said Jim, as they rose from the writing table.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As for Joe and Jim, their recreation took the form of long letters to two charming young ladies whose address, by coincidence, happened to be Riverside.