Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

having antlers

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

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From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

a room used for dining

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

a single distinct event

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

a room where books are kept

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

a midday meal

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

kept in good condition

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

plural of “membership” — the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

the force of workers available

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

used to form the superlative

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

in a regular manner

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading The antlered heads of moose and elk were hung in the hall, and colored prints of English hunting scenes and bad oil portraits traits of several pioneers were scattered through the reading and lounging rooms.

not fastened together

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WARRICK RARIDAN The Clarkson Club was, during most of the day, the loneliest place in town.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Only a few of the sleeping rooms were occupied regularly, and luncheon was the one incident of the day that drew any considerable number of men to the dining-room.

in or at the place that

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.

which person or people

From this reading Clarkson business men who maintained non-resident memberships in Chicago or St. Louis clubs, said, in excusing the poor patronage of the Clarkson Club, that Clarkson was not a club town, like Kansas City or Denver, where there were more unattached men with money to spend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a room which was referred to flatteringly as the library, but its equipment of literature consisted of an encyclopedia and of novels which had been contributed by members at times coincident with housecleaning seasons at home.