used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
agogadjectiveUS /əˈɡɑːɡ/
highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
(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 WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
react verbally
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
eagerly desirous
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
DisnounUS /dɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades
From this reading "Dis way, Marse Senator."
DISAGREEverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
DOCTORSnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
to a considerable degree
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
a search for knowledge
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
Jonas
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From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
Marse
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From this reading "Dis way, Marse Senator."
Metoaca's
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From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
information about recent and important events
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
and nothing more
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
scused
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From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
tol'able
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From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
Turkey'snounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
possessive form of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Late in the afternoon Senator Warren walked heavily up the steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Dis way, Marse Senator."
at the time that
From this reading WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE The next morning all Washington was agog over the news of Nancy's arrest as a rebel spy, and Captain Lloyd's sudden death.
which person or people
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Old Jonas, who had seen him coming along C Street, stood waiting on the threshold, and without a word took his hat and cane.
yo
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From this reading All day long Miss Metoaca's negro butler kept trotting to the front door in answer to the frantic ringing of the bell, and to every anxious inquiry he invariably replied: "Miss Turkey's only tol'able, thank yo', and she begs to be 'scused."
