a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
becknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
COMETHUP
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From this reading COMETHUP LEAVES THE OLD LIFE.
Comethup's
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From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading COMETHUP LEAVES THE OLD LIFE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading COMETHUP LEAVES THE OLD LIFE.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
take the midday meal
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading COMETHUP LEAVES THE OLD LIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
cut with a saw
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He remembered that the captain had enlarged his own simple meal for that day on Comethup's account.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMETHUP LEAVES THE OLD LIFE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Comethup carefully conducted his aunt to the inn and saw her comfortably established there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first she insisted that Comethup should stay and lunch with her; but he was equally firm in refusing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She appeared to have the whole establishment, from the landlord to the boots, at her beck and call within two minutes after passing the portals; was ordering dishes to her liking and sharply questioning those in attendance upon her, and flinging out an occasional biting word of sarcasm, that held them breathless and awed.
