aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
Alex
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From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
Ashley
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From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
Carlin
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From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
put or send forth
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
a person who is in charge
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
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 After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
others
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From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
move upward
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
make steady
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After supper the Club settled down to their pipes, the Professor, the Colonel and Alex came in, and the usual discussion about stocks was indulged in for some minutes, the chief matter dwelt upon being the steady and unaccountable rise in Sierra Nevada.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He was never as regular as the others, so the rest did not wait supper for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pay day was on the fifth of the month.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At length it was noticed that Carlin did not join as usual in the conversation, and Ashley asked him what he seemed so cast down about.
at the time that
From this reading On the night of the thirteenth, when the Club met at the usual hour for supper, Miller was not present.
