used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SERIOUS SERENADE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
Carl
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From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
one or the other of two
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
set up or found
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
SERENADEnounUS /ˌserəˈneɪd/
a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
From this reading A SERIOUS SERENADE.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A SERIOUS SERENADE.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They finally found rooms in a small hotel, dignified by the name of International, and there they established their temporary headquarters and rested for several days.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Jordan was preparing his telegraphic report, Bob and his chums started in quest of lodgings in the town.
which person or people
From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He managed to escape, unnoticed by either Bob or Dick, and without confiding his purpose to them; so, well pleased with himself, he strolled on through the quiet streets.
Ysabel
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From this reading One evening, however, Carl, who sometimes was inclined to be sentimental and romantic, borrowed a guitar from a Spanish waiter at the hotel, and went out to serenade Ysabel Sixty, in true Spanish fashion.
