used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
beefsteaknounUS /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
the organ of sight
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
the act of departing
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
Kendrick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
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 Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
a brief written record
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
orbnounUS /ɔːrb/
the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
in the near future
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
SparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
STENOGRAPHERnounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
Stinson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
from that place or that time
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading As he dressed leisurely Kendrick's mind reverted soberly to the events of the past twenty-four hours.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Before retiring he had sent the newly returned Stinson around to the front of the house to bring in the suitcase left by the verandah and had instructed the valet to bring a piece of raw beefsteak to his room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
at the time that
From this reading THE LISTENING STENOGRAPHER When Phil opened his eyes on the morning sunshine--both eyes--he was gratified to note a slight improvement in the blackened orb.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, as he studied his appearance in the mirror with some anxiety he was glad that he was going to Sparrow Lake and thence to North Bay as fast as he could get there.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thorpe would soon tire of making witty remarks, and the fish would not care whether he had a black eye or not.
