used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
(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 Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He nodded encouragingly as Morgan hesitated at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
cobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He nodded encouragingly as Morgan hesitated at the door.
Elkhorn
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From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading He nodded encouragingly as Morgan hesitated at the door.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He nodded encouragingly as Morgan hesitated at the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded encouragingly as Morgan hesitated at the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
OPTIMISTnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
ruminating
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From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
Thayer's
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From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
thief'snounUS /θiːfs/
possessive form of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The judge had finished his preparation for the cattle thief's case, and now sat ruminating it over his cob pipe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come in, Mr. Morgan," he invited, as cordially as if introductions had passed between them already and relations had been established on a footing pleasant and profitable to both.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OPTIMIST EXPLAINS Not more than two hours after the tragedy at the Elkhorn hotel, of which he was the indirect cause, Calvin Morgan appeared at Judge Thayer's little office.
which person or people
From this reading Morgan smiled a little at this ready identification, remembering the torn page of the hotel register, which all the reading inhabitants of the town who were awake must have examined before this.
