used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But whatever day it was it was anything but a pleasant one.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
any thing at all
From this reading But whatever day it was it was anything but a pleasant one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
CLAIMSnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
immediately past
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But whatever day it was it was anything but a pleasant one.
and nothing more
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But whatever day it was it was anything but a pleasant one.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
determined
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
SmokelessadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊkləs/
emitting or containing little or no smoke
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
Somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
make steady
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
thundershowernounUS /ˈθʌndərʃaʊwər/
a short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning
From this reading Last evening’s thundershower had resolved itself into a steady, persistent drizzle.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
wasn't
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From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever day it was it was anything but a pleasant one.
at the time that
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH POVERTY CLAIMS THE FOUR The next day was Thursday.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The boys woke late, in consequence of the early morning diversions, and when they looked at the sky and the muddy road they sighed.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Nelson declared it wasn’t; that it was only Wednesday; but the blue, red, and yellow calendar advertising Somebody’s Smokeless Powder, which hung in the hotel office, contradicted him.
