used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
one or the other of two
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
set up or found
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
a young female
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
high-way
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From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
INDIGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
most important element
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
Natalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
not one, and not any
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
Percival
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From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
having come into contact
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Even then conversation scarcely touched on the special object of their trip.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
migratory
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
at the time that
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Indeed, Coolidge seemed inclined to avoid the subject entirely, turning the conversation into other channels whenever the matter was broached.
in or at the place that
From this reading A VISIT TO THE INDIGENT The guests had either retired to their rooms, or were wandering about the spacious grounds; at least none were in evidence when West emerged on to the side terrace, where Miss Natalie and Percival Coolidge waited.
which person or people
From this reading The car was an electric runabout, the single broad seat ample for the three, and West found himself next to the girl who took charge.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Few words were exchanged until they turned into the main high-way, headed toward the city.
