used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Harry inquired, with an air of grave interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harry inquired, with an air of grave interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
Battle-Ship
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From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
Caravels
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From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
didn't
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From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
fête
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
death of a person
From this reading Harry inquired, with an air of grave interest.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Harry inquired, with an air of grave interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Harry inquired, with an air of grave interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is tough!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
MovableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
established beyond doubt
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
sawedverbUS /sɔːd/
past form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
SeparatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
SidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is tough!”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At breakfast Monday morning, one of the dishes Mr. Douglass ordered was steak; and, as he sawed through it, he remarked:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “This is tough!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
accept gladly
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Party Separates_ — _Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship_ — _The Government Building_ — _The Convent and the Caravels_ — _The Movable Sidewalk._ Sunday proved a welcome relief after the long journey of Saturday, followed by the fête night at the Fair; and they were glad to begin the busy week that was to follow with one restful day apart from bustle and confusion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But I thought you didn’t approve of slang?”
