used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
NIMRODS
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From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He was neatly attired in black, and had a generally prosperous appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
RamblersnounUS /ˈræmblərz/
plural of “rambler” — a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
Somers
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From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
TrailersnounUS /ˈtreɪlərz/
plural of “trailer” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE NIMRODS IN TROUBLE During the afternoon, Bob Somers and his companions strolled around town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They paid the "Nimrod" a visit, in the expectation of seeing the Trailers, but, of course, the latter failed to put in appearance.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening was spent at a small theatre.
at the time that
From this reading The Ramblers had scarcely finished breakfast on the following morning, when a tall, slightly built gentleman walked briskly up to the Badger State Hotel.
