generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
AutonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
for the reason that
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
euphonynounUS /ˈjuːfəni/
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
high-soundingadjective
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
of the present time and place
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
It's-Barely-Possible
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From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
and nothing more
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
not any; not one
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
on the contrary
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Anyway, Sunday morning it was and breakfast of coffee, corn cakes and bacon, with strawberries after, rather than before the principal part of the meal, was just over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name had been bestowed by Paul, always fond of the high-sounding or romantic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The Auto Boys, in various attitudes of ease, made no immediate haste to clear away the dishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERED It was Sunday morning in Camp Golden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And although David, with customary pessimism, proposed that the broad, shelving ledge be called "Camp Golden--It's-Barely-Possible" instead, Jones' suggestion was accepted; partly because no one cared, in particular; partly because his name possessed euphony, if not positive significance.
