in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading There is no challenge, no duel.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading There is no challenge, no duel.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Is it that Lieutenant Parker will not fight?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
Hurst
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From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it that Lieutenant Parker will not fight?
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no challenge, no duel.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is it that Lieutenant Parker will not fight?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
PlanternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Planter Paul Jones hears the suggestion from his friend Mr. Hurst with polite scorn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is it that Lieutenant Parker will not fight?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Norfolk is never more at peace than on the day succeeding the ball.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no challenge, no duel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
at the time that
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Is it that Lieutenant Parker will not fight?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Planter Paul Jones waits to hear from Lieutenant Parker; at first hopefully; in the end, when nothing comes, with doubtful brow of grief.
