used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HAT FINDS A RACK.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
Custis's
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From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
every person
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading THE HAT FINDS A RACK.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
FurnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE HAT FINDS A RACK.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
located inward
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
It's
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From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
the literary culture
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
Meshach
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From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
Milburn
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From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
nothin
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From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
PhoebusnounUS /ˈfiːbəs/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
RACKverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading THE HAT FINDS A RACK.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
splurgenounUS /splɜːrdʒ/
an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
splurgesnounUS /ˈsplɜːrdʒɪs/
plural of “splurge” — an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
From this reading "It's nothin' but a splurge," said Jimmy; "sooner or later everybody splurges--shows off!
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAT FINDS A RACK.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
in the direction of
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Jimmy Phoebus, a huge man, with a broad face and small forehead, was called upon for his view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news of his disappearance towards the Furnace, with an extravagant livery team, had spread among all the circle around the principal tavern, and they were discussing the motive and probabilities of the act, with that deep inner ignorance so characteristic of an instinctive society.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Meshach Milburn had locked the store after writing some letters, and had taken the broad street for Judge Custis's gate.
