Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

on a floor below

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

brought together in one place

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a young female

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

given to inquiry

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

plural of “junket” — dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

general activity and motion

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

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 A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

above and across; more than

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

with speed

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading The boys gathered around Pratt and plans for future hunts and other junkets were made--for the young bank clerk was rapidly recovering.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

in the near future

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading The girls meanwhile made much of the old Captain--all but Sue Latrop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

precisely as stated

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

at the time that

From this reading In the afternoon when the Edwards crowd was over, the old _hacienda_ took on a liveliness of aspect that it had never known before.

which person or people

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The veranda was gay with bright frocks and the air resounded with laughter.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A DINNER DANCE IN PROSPECT The girl from Boston did not come over to see Pratt that very next day; but soon she, as well as the remainder of the young people who had been the guests of Mr. Bill Edwards and his hospitable wife, were stopping at the Bar-T daily and inquiring for Pratt; and as soon as he could be helped downstairs and out upon the veranda, he held a general reception all day long.