Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading No guests had arrived on the Overland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading No guests had arrived on the Overland.

an established custom

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

not any; not one

From this reading No guests had arrived on the Overland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No guests had arrived on the Overland.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

coated with paint

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

a woman proprietor

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.

make a low noise

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

not often

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Stacey was not much of a town, and tourists seldom stopped there.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

up to a particular time

From this reading Through habit she listened until the distant rumble of the train diminished to a faint purr.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Return of Waring_ The interior of the little desert hotel at Stacey, Arizona, atoned for its bleached and weather-worn exterior by a refreshing neatness that was almost startling in contrast to the warped board front with its painted sign scaled by the sun.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The proprietress, Mrs. Adams, a rosy, dark-haired woman, had heard the Overland arrive and depart.