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From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
anew
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
see with attention
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
bronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
greatly pleased
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
EFFICIENCYnounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
a movement into or inward
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
Everett
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From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
Jarvis
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From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
outrageouslyadverbUS /ˌaʊˈtreɪdʒəsli/
in a very offensive manner
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
red-headed
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From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Jarvis, however, appeared not to see him.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
Teddy'snounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
Teddyless
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From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had never reckoned Teddy Burke as an obstacle until after it had slowly dawned upon him that a Teddyless department was highly conducive to his peace of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Luck had recently favored him in that two days before Teddy’s return Mr. Everett had succumbed to a severe attack of bronchitis that promised to keep him away from house furnishings for at least two or three weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was deeply disgusted to behold “that red-headed imp” again entering into what he fondly dreamed of making his undisputed domain.
at the time that
From this reading THE BEAUTY OF EFFICIENCY When on the next morning Teddy Burke returned to Department 40 he was hailed as a hero and petted outrageously by his delighted friends in house furnishings.
