used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
Applebo
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From this reading Needless to say, this was Mr. Applebo.
on or to one side
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
Cécile
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From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
take in liquids
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
Hermione
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From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
HuntingtonnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtən/
United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Needless to say, this was Mr. Applebo.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, this was Mr. Applebo.
not any; not one
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
note-paper
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From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
Paula
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From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say, this was Mr. Applebo.
SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
Shark's
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From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
supplementsnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənts/
plural of “supplement” — textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Needless to say, this was Mr. Applebo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Not being in the least sleepy, she curled up in a heap of cushions and tried to interest herself in a French play, but meeting with no success, she flung aside the pamphlet, one of the _Illustration_ supplements, and gave herself up to the topic which so occupied her mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
in or at the place that
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
whiskey-and-soda
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From this reading Bell had lingered in the club to play poker, at which he was very good, and to drink whiskey-and-soda, of which he stood in no need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Back aboard the _Shark_, Paula and Huntington did what Hermione called their "wonderful disappearing act."
writing-table
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From this reading Cécile retired, and Hermione went into the saloon, where she sat at a gravity writing-table, and after destroying some dozen or more sheets of expensive note-paper, with the _Shark's_ insignia, she gave up her task in disgust and went to her room.
