89
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From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
speak to
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
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 When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
Dulwich
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From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
a young female
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
nice-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
not any; not one
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
on one occasion
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
established beyond doubt
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING THEM.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading No. 89 Dulwich Street proved to be a nice-looking house on a quiet street.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SHOWING THEM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
the act of using
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
at the time that
From this reading When Owen Sheridan arrived at Chicago, the following day, he proceeded at once to the address given in the telegram.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Owen hoped to find Dallas there, for it seemed probable that the girl while in Chicago would stay under the same roof as her brother.
Worthington
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From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He guessed that this was the boarding house in which Chester Worthington, Dallas’ brother, resided, and as it was Sunday, there would be, of course, no use in looking up that young man at his place of business.
