used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
AFFECTINGadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
Bartollo
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From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The landlord presented it with a neat bow.
BUTTONSnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
di
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From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
DOLORES
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From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
go away from a place
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The landlord presented it with a neat bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
on one occasion
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The landlord presented it with a neat bow.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
San
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From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
Strado
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From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
valises
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From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
at the time that
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When Buttons and Dick packed up their modest valises there was a general excitement in the house; and when they called for their little bill it appeared, and the whole family along with it.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Behind him stood his wife, his left the big dragoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the Club intended to leave for Rome almost immediately, the two young men in the Strado di San Bartollo were prepared to settle with their landlord.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DOLORES ONCE MORE.--A PLEASANT CONVERSATION.--BUTTONS LEARNS MORE OF HIS YOUNG FRIEND.--AFFECTING FAREWELL.
