used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
AlbuquerquenounUS /ˈælbəkərki/
the largest city in New Mexico; located in central New Mexico on the Rio Grande river
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
any thing at all
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
Baxter
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From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
Dalken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
Dodo'snounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊz/
possessive form of “dodo” — someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
set up or found
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
FuzzieradjectiveUS /ˈfʌziər/
comparative of “fuzzy” — covering with fine light hairs
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
GallupnounUS /ˈɡæləp/
a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
a small worthless amount
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
telegraphing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
express in words
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Hence, the morning following the hop and its disastrous result for Dodo’s mother, the tourists left for Gallup.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
VALETnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JACK’S VALET DUTIES After a full realization of what must be the general opinion of Mrs. Alexander in the hotel, every one in the Dalken party felt eager to get away from Albuquerque.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading They had not thought of telegraphing to Mr. Dalken of their changed plans, but Jack had been thoughtful enough to wire the hotel management to reserve several of their best suites for his party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus they found everything in readiness for them, but Mr. Dalken was out with his two associates, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Fuzzier.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack thought the hotel manager would tell Mr. Dalken that his friends were due to arrive that day, but the manager, not knowing that the signed name of “John Baxter,” upon the telegram meant anything to his star guest never mentioned it.
