from one side of something to the other
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
bloatedverbUS /ˈbloʊtɪd/
past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
Dr
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From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
to a considerable degree
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
immediately past
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
MARDEN'S
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From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
information about recent and important events
From this reading DICK MARDEN'S GOOD NEWS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
Remington
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From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
seedyadjectiveUS /ˈsiːdi/
full of seeds
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first glance he did not recognize the physician, for the latter's face was much bloated, showing that he had been drinking heavily, and his general appearance was seedy to the last degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
precisely as stated
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On entering the Palmer House Robert was very much surprised to run across Dr. Remington.
at the time that
From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, hullo!" cried Dr. Remington, on seeing our hero.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When did you get back to Chicago?"