31
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From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
FANNINGverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
fussed-up
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From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
and nothing more
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
OPTIMISTnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
Ramsey
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From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
an educational institution
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “It is sort of cold in here, I guess,” he said, as he closed the windows.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The room was one of the better ones on the third floor, and one of the occupants, probably Ramsey, had added to the scanty equipment supplied by the school.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
male cat
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
someone who visits
From this reading Ramsey appeared very glad to see the visitor, and he was quite fussed-up during the process of getting Toby comfortably seated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
at the time that
From this reading TOM FANNING, OPTIMIST Only Horace Ramsey was at home when Toby entered Number 31.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Although the evening had turned decidedly cool, both windows were wide open, and it was not until Toby had glanced at them a bit uneasily several times that Ramsey took the hint.
