used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
(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 THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
darky
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From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
DaviesnounUS /ˈdeɪviz/
plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
DECEPTIONnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
divisible by two
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
how
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From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
it's
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From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
Jenkins
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From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
set afire or burning
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
low-ceilingedadjective
having a lower than normal ceiling
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
McKelvie
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From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
partaking
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From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
cut with a saw
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
shouldn't
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From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
TrentonnounUS /ˈtrentən/
capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He smiled a little as I unconsciously relaxed after partaking of the soup which the old darky had served to us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From there I phoned Jenkins to look after Mr. Trenton, and then followed McKelvie into a low-ceilinged old room lighted by a mellow glow which made the heavy mahogany furniture seem even more ancient than it really was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I had not realized how tired I was mentally and physically (it's hard work racing around the city in a car) until I faced my host across the table, and saw how weary he looked.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE DECEPTION I did drive McKelvie home after all, for he quite suddenly insisted that I partake of his hospitality, saying that we should find a better dinner at his house than at any restaurant in Greater New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Davies," he said, "I shouldn't drag you around with me.
