used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
at any time
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
FramedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
junketnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/
dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
immediately past
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
moving-picture
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From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
Moy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
ShovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
Thurlow
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From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Ah Moy, shrieking, turned and fled!"
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shoved a revolver right up in the teeth of the prosperous one!"
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Upon each stair the clear impression of a naked human foot!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And it might be well to state here that I am quite aware that some of my ungrateful countrymen apply the spiteful term "junket" to a journey of this description.
WritesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Writes the dramatic criticisms for the moving-picture shows" "Framed in the doorway stood one of the finest examples of the early Gothic I have ever seen" Toward the close of the --th Congress I was designated a member of a committee on the part of the House to accompany the remains of the late Senator Thurlow to their last resting-place at the old home in Kentucky.
