used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
Coleman's
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From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
Conway
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From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
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 But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
take in solid food
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
ELWELL
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From this reading HOW ELWELL ESCAPED.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading HOW ELWELL ESCAPED.
communicated in words
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
HOW
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From this reading HOW ELWELL ESCAPED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
Jim
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From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
Norine
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From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
the act of departing politely
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
not in physical motion
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
migratory
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only a pretense, for neither of them could eat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
at the time that
From this reading Still, they were both glad when it was over and they could go to Coleman’s office with the hope of finding him there.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But it was still too early to hope to find the lawyer; and as the time _had_ to be passed, they could get over some of it, while loitering over the breakfast table, to a better advantage than by wandering around, and, as Jim expressed it, “talking each other to death.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conway and his friend had made a pretense of eating breakfast after parting with Norine.
