used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
ALEXANDRIAnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
confined by bonds
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
BRANDnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
COMPTONnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
being joined in close association
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the event of dying or departure from life
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DESPATCHverb
send away towards a designated goal
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desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
someone who is a detective
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
ESPETH
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divisible by two
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
GLIMPSESnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
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GRAEME
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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
HAYLEY
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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HOODnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
HurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
inhaledverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪld/
past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
KITTYnounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
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landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
immediately past
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leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
MARGARET
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
information about recent and important events
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
on one occasion
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
the time that has elapsed
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perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
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past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
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railroad-car
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with speed
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
cut with a saw
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
SEERESS
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SEPTEMBERnounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
seven-league
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From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
in the direction of
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ONCE MORE AT WEST PHILADELPHIA--SEPTEMBER AND CHANGE--LAST GLIMPSES OF KITTY HOOD AND DICK COMPTON--ROBERT BRAND AND HIS INVITED GUEST--THE NEWS OF DEATH--OLD ESPETH GRAEME AS A SEERESS--THE DESPATCH FROM ALEXANDRIA--THE QUEST OF BRAND AND MARGARET HAYLEY.
in or at the place that
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The few pages that remain, in fact, may justify a change in the figure, appearing more like lightning glimpses from railroad-car windows than connected and leisurely views of the whole landscape of story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The seven-league boots of story must be pulled on, however unwillingly, and many a spot that would have been lingered lovingly over at the commencement of the journey, cleared now with a glance and a bound.
the day immediately before today
From this reading September on West Philadelphia, where it seems but yesterday, though really three months ago, that we saw the fair June morning and inhaled the perfume of the sweet June roses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hurrying rapidly towards its close, this narration must become yet more desultory and at times even more fragmentary, than it has been in the past.
