used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
darkies
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From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
day-dreaming
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From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
ENGINEERnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
INCONSEQUENTadjective
lacking worth or importance
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
julepsnounUS /ˈdʒuːləps/
plural of “julep” — bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
sprigs
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From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
stableward
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From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
tailorship
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From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His feet were comfortably perched on the seat of an opposite chair, and an open book lay face down on his lap.
at the time that
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
which person or people
From this reading This aroused a man who had been day-dreaming on the deep, cool porch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within convenient reaching distance stood a silver goblet topped with sprigs of mint.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He was dressed in immaculate white, a suit which showed the character of expert tailorship when subjected to the arm and leg stretch of the frantic yawn he now deliberately enjoyed.
Zack's
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From this reading THE INCONSEQUENT ENGINEER Uncle Zack's watchful eyes discerned the returning riders and busily he went to prepare juleps, while, at the same time, a company of little darkies dashed past the house eager to lead the horses stableward.
