aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
any thing at all
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
from appearances alone
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
unvarying in nature
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
without deviation
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
set up or found
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
in a free manner
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
and nothing more
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
Natalie
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From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
not any; not one
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
Percival
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From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
established beyond doubt
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
precisely, exactly
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
without speaking
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Colonel sat directly across the table, with Percival Coolidge just beyond the hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
THREADSnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
UNTANGLINGnounUS /ənˈtæŋlɪŋ/
the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
From this reading UNTANGLING THREADS The morning meal proved delightfully informal, Natalie gracefully presiding, and apparently in the highest spirits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading West found his place reserved on her right with Miss Willis next, and, between the two, was kept extremely busy.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading No intimation of anything wrong burdened those present, the single servant silently performing his duties to the constant laughing chatter of those about the table.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Even Coolidge, somewhat distant at first, yielded finally to the prevailing humour, and joined freely in the conversation.
