used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE KILLSBURY WOMEN ARREST THEMSELVES.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
lacking funds
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
promote over another
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
gownedadjective
wearing a gown
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
hattedadjective
wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
KILLSBURY
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From this reading THE KILLSBURY WOMEN ARREST THEMSELVES.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
on one occasion
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
Rattlinger
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From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
Schwarmer
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From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KILLSBURY WOMEN ARREST THEMSELVES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE KILLSBURY WOMEN ARREST THEMSELVES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
precisely as stated
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
which person or people
From this reading On the fifteenth of July Schwarmer came as he was expected to do; for besides being a blunt man, he was known to be one who rarely broke his promise.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The ribbons which were fastened daintily on their shoulders fluttered like wings in the strong breeze caused by the opening of the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He arrived on the morning train and in the afternoon while he was sitting in his beautiful office with the Golden Rule President on one side of him and Lawyer Rattlinger on the other, the door opened suddenly and disclosed a very pretty sight--namely a procession of ladies tastefully hatted and gowned.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE KILLSBURY WOMEN ARREST THEMSELVES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been informed that a delegation of ladies would do themselves the honor of calling upon him to ask a favor, the nature of which was not apparent, so he arose to his feet at once, with his broad smile and blunt speech.
