AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
Algy
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From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
AMUSEMENTSnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
from appearances alone
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading I have valuable things in each bag.”
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
Dalken's
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From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
dearly loved
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
don't
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From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
put on clothes
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I have valuable things in each bag.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
set up or found
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
Fé
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From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have valuable things in each bag.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
IMPROMPTUnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
side-track
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From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
carry out
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have valuable things in each bag.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Mrs. Alexander seemed to have recovered entirely from her annoyance of the previous evening, and Algy apparently had forgotten there had been any disturbance in the harmony of the touring party.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading I have valuable things in each bag.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
at the time that
From this reading When they were roused finally by the porter, they found Jack waiting impatiently for them to dress and follow him to the hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IMPROMPTU AMUSEMENTS Mr. Dalken’s plan met with such approval that the girls slept until late the morning that the Pullman had been dropped at the side-track in Santa Fé.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Algy, dear,” said Mrs. Alexander, sweetly, as she motioned to her numerous pieces of baggage, “when you take these from the car, don’t drop any.
