the state of being absent
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
Barbara
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From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
Griswold
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From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
head-lined
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From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
of great significance or value
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
immediately past
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
on one occasion
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
OSBORNEnounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
PlantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Miss Barbara Osborne arrived last night and proceeded at once to the governor's mansion.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
Saluda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several matters of considerable importance await the governor's return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
in the near future
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he scanned the morning newspaper at breakfast he read with chagrin this item, prominently head-lined:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
unavoidablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
by necessity
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
which person or people
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE ABSENCE OF GOVERNOR OSBORNE Griswold spent the night at the Saluda House, Columbia, and rose in the morning with every intention of seeing Governor Osborne, or some one in authority at his office, as soon as possible and proceeding to Richmond without further delay.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Governor Osborne, who was expected home from the Cotton Planters' Convention yesterday morning has been unavoidably detained in Atlanta by important personal business.
