used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
a quantity of money
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
befitted
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From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
ceremoniallyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
Charlie
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From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
well in the past; former
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
true confidential information
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
Fyfe
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From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
hypotheticaladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpəˈθetəkəl/
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
a small worthless amount
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
the act of departing
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
Linda
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From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
maternallyadverb
in a maternal manner; as a mother
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
as might be expected
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore the details of their nuptials is of no particular concern.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FIRE BEHIND THE SMOKE This is no intimate chronicle of Charlie Benton and Linda Abbey, save in so far as they naturally furnish a logical sequence in what transpired.
at the time that
From this reading When they were gone, Stella caught the next boat for Seattle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were wedded, ceremonially dined as befitted the occasion, and departed upon their hypothetical honeymoon, surreptitiously abbreviated from an extravagant swing over half of North America to seventy miles by rail and twenty by water,--and a month of blissful seclusion, which suited those two far better than any amount of Pullman touring, besides leaving them money in pocket.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had drawn fresh breath in the meantime, and while she felt tenderly, almost maternally, sorry for Jack Fyfe, she swung back to the old attitude.
