afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
anew
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Delegates were flocking up from the hotel bar in squads.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
DelegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Delegates were flocking up from the hotel bar in squads.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
a quad with a square body
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
Everett
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From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Delegates were flocking up from the hotel bar in squads.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
the act of departing
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
ice-water
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From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
not any; not one
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
SpinneynounUS /ˈspɪni/
a copse that shelters game
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading Delegates were flocking up from the hotel bar in squads.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
Thelismer
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From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Delegates were flocking up from the hotel bar in squads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SITTING IN FOR THE DEAL On the second floor of the hotel Thelismer Thornton was pacing the corridor, hands behind his back, puffing his cigar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were meeting other delegates, forming new combinations which offered fresh opportunities for "setting 'em up," and after paying their respects were hustling back downstairs again to interview the gentlemen in white jackets.
which person or people
From this reading He was paying no heed to the men who were streaming past him in both directions, going and coming from the rooms of the candidates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everett and Spinney were in their suites, extending hospitality with questionable cigars and ice-water.
