used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
anew
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
put or send forth
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
divisible by two
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
at any time
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
a quick look
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
only a very short time before
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
Jephson
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From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
Minot
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From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Minot cast one look at it, and hurried again to his own particular cell.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
PaxnounUS /pæks/
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
Thacker
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From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
time-tables
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From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
tragicallyadverbUS /ˈtrædʒɪkli/
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
From this reading The lavishly decorated parlor that was to have been the scene of the ceremony stood tragically deserted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "WELL, HARDLY EVER--" Minot went below and sent two messages, one to Jephson, the other to Thacker.
which person or people
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He took a couple of time-tables from his desk, and sat down in a chair facing the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lobby of the De la Pax was thronged with brilliantly attired wedding guests who, metaphorically, beat their breasts in perplexity over the tidings that had come even as they craned their necks to catch the first glimpse of that distinguished bridal party.
