used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOODOOED YACHT.
(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 The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
well in the past; former
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
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 ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys ate an early breakfast, and all had good appetites.
HOODOOED
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From this reading A HOODOOED YACHT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
PromptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
on the contrary
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The American House dining room is rather somber, but they joked and laughed in the best of spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Promptly at six o'clock the following morning the uniforms were delivered at the American House.
which person or people
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without delay the boys put them on, and they proved satisfactory in every way, so Frank paid the bill and the messenger who brought them departed satisfied.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A HOODOOED YACHT.
