afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
ailed
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From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
Barton
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From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
Barty's
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From this reading “Smarty Barty’s on the warpath.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
BELATEDadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
the first light of day
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
didn't
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From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Smarty Barty’s on the warpath.
a human being
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
Smarty
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From this reading “Smarty Barty’s on the warpath.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading I guess his Thanksgiving dinner didn’t agree with him.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
warpathnounUS /ˈwɔːrpæθ/
hostile or belligerent mood
From this reading “Smarty Barty’s on the warpath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
look attentively
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
WelchverbUS /weltʃ/
cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Although Miss Welch did not know it, that was precisely what ailed Mr. Barton.
at the time that
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
which person or people
From this reading Being afflicted with dyspepsia, he had eaten to his sorrow, and when he stalked into his section that morning, he was ready to snap at the first unlucky person who might offend him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading THE BELATED DAWN “Watch yourself, Harry,” was the greeting he received from Miss Welch as he went to his station, still glowing with yesterday’s happiness.
