perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
Baldpatenoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
completely unclothed
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
ExasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
EXQUISITEadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading THE EXQUISITE MR.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
HAYDEN
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From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
Inn'snounUS /ɪnz/
possessive form of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
Magee
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From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE EXQUISITE MR.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
not any; not one
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXQUISITE MR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The early twilight crept up the mountain, and the shadows began to lengthen in the great bare office of Baldpate Inn.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAYDEN It was past three o'clock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Exasperated, angry, he waited for he knew not what, restless all the while to act, but having not the glimmer of an inspiration as to what his course ought to be.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In the red flicker of firelight Mr. Magee sat and pondered; the interval since luncheon had passed lazily; he was no nearer to guessing which of Baldpate Inn's winter guests hugged close the precious package.
