16
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From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
anew
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Army had entertained, it now labored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
BarracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The Army had entertained, it now labored.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Army had entertained, it now labored.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The Army had entertained, it now labored.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
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 THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
not any; not one
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
the middle of the day
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Army had entertained, it now labored.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
Orme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
cut with a saw
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
SUPREMEadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
moving very fast
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
tubbing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUPREME COURT If remorse, mental or physical, affected any of the dwellers at Jefferson Barracks on the morning following the officers' ball, at least neither was in evidence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
accept gladly
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
which person or people
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading We had a late breakfast at Number 16, and my friend Stevenson, who was to handle me in the match, saw to it that I had a hard tubbing before breakfast and a good run afterward, and later a hearty luncheon with no heavy wines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By noon all traces of the late festivities had been removed from the parade ground, and the routine of the Post went on with the usual mechanical precision.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a few hours it would again be ready to be entertained; the next little event of interest being the pigeon match between Orme and myself, which swift rumor seemed to have magnified into an importance not wholly welcome to myself.
