Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

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From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

the specified day of the month

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

comparative of “fuzzy” — covering with fine light hairs

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

a victory cheer

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

a small worthless amount

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

go away from a place

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

come together

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading “Hurrah!” shouted Jack, waving the paper at the girls, as they waited for him in one of the beautiful alcoves of the hotel, “We have _carte blanche_ to do whatever we please for the next three days.

at the time that

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

which person or people

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dalky has to be in Gallup, where we will meet him when we leave here.”

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Jack was told to conduct his friends to such points of interest as they might wish to see, and to come on to Gallup not later than three days from date.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In it he explained that Mr. Alexander, Mr. Fuzzier and he had to go on to Gallup in order to confer with several other gentlemen who would be in that place for a few days.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading ALBUQUERQUE FESTIVITIES Upon arriving at the hotel in Albuquerque, Jack was given a letter written by Mr. Dalken that same morning.