43
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From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
(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 Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
FenounUS /feɪ/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
goodnatured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
Henly
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From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
HuntressnounUS /ˈhʌntrɪs/
a woman hunter
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
fasten with a lock
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
Margery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
passablyadverbUS /ˈpæsəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
post-office
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From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
try to get or reach
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
express in speech
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Geoffrey slept well, and awoke to find a bright, beautiful morning breaking, and all nature fresh and attractive in its newly washed attire.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Geoffrey Huntress arrived in Santa Fe late one evening, and in the midst of a driving storm, about a week after parting from Jack and Margery Henly.
(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 He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He ate heartily of the savory breakfast that had been prepared for him, and then started forth in search of the post-office to learn what he could regarding the history of Lock Box 43.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was glad to seek shelter in the nearest public house, which proved to be an adobe, and was kept by a goodnatured Spaniard and his wife, both of whom could speak English passably well.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
but in spite of that
From this reading Everything was in the most primitive style, yet comfortable, and the house was a most acceptable refuge from the raging tempest without.
