Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

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From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

from appearances alone

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

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From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

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From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

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From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

depressingly dark

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

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From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

prudent

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

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 ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

the force of workers available

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

except for; apart from

From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Breakfast the next morning, in spite of Barbara's efforts at cheerfulness, was a gloomy meal.

plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading But the strikers seemed content to curse and threaten.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

during the time that

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

which person or people

From this reading The night that followed was one of wakeful readiness on the part of the men who guarded the Worth property.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading ABE LEE'S RIDE TO SAVE JEFFERSON WORTH.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The evening that Jefferson Worth spent in the San Felipe hotel lobby, apparently absorbed in his paper while Greenfield, Holmes and Cartwright with their New York friends were enjoying their dinner, Barbara and her court had their anxious supper together in the Worth home.