used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wilbur hurried down at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
bell-boy
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
CongratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wilbur hurried down at once.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
moving swiftly
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
GeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
geologistnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒəst/
a specialist in geology
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
good-fortune
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
GUN-PLAY
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Wilbur hurried down at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
and nothing more
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
Masseth
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
on one occasion
From this reading Wilbur hurried down at once.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
in the near future
From this reading "Congratulations!" the geologist said, as soon as the boy appeared.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
express in words
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
at the time that
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
in or at the place that
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
Wilbur
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This uncle had been a great inspiration to Wilbur, for he was prominent in the Geological Survey, and had done some wonderful work in the Canyon of the Colorado.
writing-room
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From this reading PUTTING A STOP TO GUN-PLAY Wilbur was sitting in the writing-room of the hotel where he was staying while in Washington, just finishing a letter home telling of his good-fortune and his appointment, when a bell-boy came to tell him that his uncle, Mr. Masseth, was downstairs waiting to see him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you came through with flying colors, I hear."
