used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
Champa
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From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
clothing in general
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
Follansbees
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From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
set up or found
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
the act of departing
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
and nothing more
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
Marchande's
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From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
napkin-covered
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From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
on the contrary
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
not in physical motion
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
moving very fast
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Entering the cottage living-room, he found Jean in hat and coat, as if she had just come in or was just going out, and there was a napkin-covered basket on the table beside her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three hours later when he had himself driven home from the rather dull dinner and its still duller aftermath.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
undeterminedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
not yet having been ascertained or determined
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Telling himself that this postponed the decision for the time, at least, he hailed a passing hack, made a swift change to dinner clothes in his West Denver room, and kept his engagement at the house in Champa Street.
at the time that
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the time when, still undetermined as to which course to pursue, he was on his way to Madame Marchande’s to walk home with Jean, he suddenly remembered that he had a dinner engagement with the Follansbees.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was hoping you would come before it got too late,” she said.
