used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
give expression to
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
how
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From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
impoundverbUS /ˌɪmˈpaʊnd/
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
Jim
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From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
take in marriage
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
on the contrary
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told her how, when his father had died, Jim Lawrence had taken him to rear as his own child and heir.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
at the time that
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Makes a Call_ It was a little past seven o'clock, when McCarthy, arrayed in what Swanson referred to as his "joy rags," which had been rescued from impound in an express office after his first renewal of prosperity, came out of the hotel.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading They had met during his college career, and, after a courtship that was a whirlwind of impetuosity on his side, she had agreed to marry him.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He was undecided, wavering as to whether or not it was wise for him to keep the appointment to call on Helen Baldwin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He recalled now, with rather bitter recollections of his own blindness, her seemingly careless curiosity regarding the extent of the Lawrence wealth and his own expectations.
