used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
Desbrosses
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From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
communicated in words
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
GuarantynounUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
Holton
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From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
not any; not one
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
and nothing more
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
Phil
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From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
reposed
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From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
skating-party
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From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
sleigh-ride
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From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
tractionnounUS /ˈtrækʃən/
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
TURKEYnounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He seemed infinitely relieved by the outcome, and his satisfaction expressed itself to her observing eyes in many ways.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She mentioned the matter to her father, and asked him what she should do about it.
William
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From this reading TURKEY RUN A week before Christmas Mrs. William Holton gave a sleigh-ride and skating-party for a niece from Memphis, and Phil was invited.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The confidence reposed in him by his old friend, the counsel of the Desbrosses Trust & Guaranty Company, had not only pleased him, but the success that had attended his efforts to adjust the traction company's difficulties without resorting to the courts had strengthened his waning self-confidence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had come back from Indianapolis in good spirits, and told her that the affairs of the traction company had been adjusted and that he hoped there would be no more trouble.
