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From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
8
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From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
Fairfax's
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From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
the act of departing
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
ill-humor
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From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
Janney
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From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
Janney's
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From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
full of life and energy
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
take the midday meal
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
not any; not one
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
on one occasion
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She looked bright, almost buoyant, her eyes showing a lively gleam, her lips parting in ready smiles.
Suzanne
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From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning Mr. Janney had to read the papers to himself for Miss Maitland went to town on the 8:45.
which person or people
From this reading Suzanne, who never came down to breakfast, appeared at twelve and said she was going to the Fairfax’s to lunch with bridge afterward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat on the balcony and missed her, for the Chicago murder had developed several new features and he had no one to talk them over with.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though she was not yet aware of Mrs. Janney’s intention to once more come to her aid, her gloom and ill-humor had disappeared.
