used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Fudge acknowledged that he had rather skimped his breakfast.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
anew
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
Brent's
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From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
censuredverbUS /ˈsenʃərd/
past form of “censure” — rebuke formally
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
FudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
Gordon's
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From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
grahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fudge acknowledged that he had rather skimped his breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
Merrick
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From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
Merrick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
muffinsnounUS /ˈmʌfənz/
plural of “muffin” — a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
on the contrary
From this reading Fudge acknowledged that he had rather skimped his breakfast.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
skimped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fudge acknowledged that he had rather skimped his breakfast.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fudge acknowledged that he had rather skimped his breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At breakfast he told again the story of the accident, this time to an interested audience of three.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Merrick mildly censured Gordon for accepting Morris Brent’s invitation to ride, but it was evident that he was too proud of Gordon’s part in the affair to be severe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORDON BEARS A MESSAGE Gordon was up at seven the next morning, having had, as he reckoned, a good nine hours and more of sleep.
which person or people
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The third was Fudge, who, since almost an hour before, had been hanging around waiting for Gordon’s appearance, and who now was seated at table with a cup of coffee and one of Mrs. Merrick’s graham muffins in front of him.
