used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
Adair
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From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you say, Jamieson?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
the act of departing
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
Jamieson
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From this reading "What do you say, Jamieson?"
MacKenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
NANnounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
not any; not one
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
PHOTOGRAPHERnounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
Rhoda's
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From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
express in words
From this reading "What do you say, Jamieson?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
carry out
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Though he had complained about the coffee in no uncertain terms, as is the custom of most Americans traveling in foreign countries, the rest of the food had seemed good and now he acted as though he was entirely at the disposal of his guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adair MacKenzie was in a genial mood the day after the telegram had informed the girls that Rhoda's mother was going to recover.
(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 NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
well-cooked
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From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you say, Jamieson?"
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NAN TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER "Well, what's on the program this morning?"
in or at the place that
From this reading He had had a good night's sleep and a generous well-cooked breakfast in the fashionable hotel where he had chosen to take his brood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you say, Jamieson?"
