28
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From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
how long something has existed
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
brought into existence
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
a youthful male person
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
Dan
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From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
Dudley
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From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
flabbyadjectiveUS /ˈflæbi/
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
good-temperedadjective
not easily irritated
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
Hammel
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From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
and nothing more
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
KENDALLnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
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 Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
pillowed
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From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
Roeder
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From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
make steady
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
sun-browned
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From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
male cat
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had steady brown eyes, a straight nose that was a little too short for beauty, brown hair and a good mouth.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
Vinton
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From this reading Dan Vinton, having discarded coat and vest, stretched himself on his bed, pillowed his head on his clasped hands and smiled across at his chum.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KENDALL MAKES A CALL Tom Roeder had taken himself away to Dudley, pretending alarm at the reception awaiting him at the hands of Wallace Hammel, his roommate, and the two occupants of Number 28 were left alone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
wide-awakeadjective
fully awake
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long of limb, tall, lithe, with a sun-browned skin and not a flabby muscle in his whole body, he looked, as he lay there, just what he was; a healthy, wide-awake American boy, kind-hearted, good-tempered, honest and fearless, a born leader of his fellows.
a late time of life
From this reading Dan was seventeen years old, and a trifle large for his age.
