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From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
one or the other of two
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
communicated in words
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
set up or found
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
frame-work
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From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
how
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From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
ink-bottle
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From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
and nothing more
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
makin's
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From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
Marling
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From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
mutabilitynoun
the quality of being capable of mutation
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
OUTFITTINGnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪtɪŋ/
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
having a point
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
To recall to mind.
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
having a supporting base
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
totemnounUS /ˈtoʊtəm/
a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUTFITTING AT CIRCLE In the great hall everything was as quiet as the faces on the totem poles that reared their ugliness into the air on either side of the Grand Palace Hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It only went to prove how fragile are mirrors and the mutability of things in general.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
at the time that
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys found Doc Marling in the ‘office’ of his hotel which meant that he was standing back of the register and ink-bottle.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the night before had been the most exciting of any that the oldest pioneers of Circle could remember since the days of ’94, in the broad light of the morning after, it seemed as though “the makin’s of it had just melted away,” as Bill expressed it.
the day immediately before today
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He greeted his paying guests mournfully and when Jack inquired what he had on his young mind that grieved him he pointed to the frame-work which had held the largest mirror north of Dawson so short a time before as yesterday.
