used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
Buenaventura
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From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
the specified day of the month
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
Dolores
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From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
Estrellita
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From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
at any time
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
Geary
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From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
hasn't
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From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I've heard from Jack Webster.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
I've
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From this reading I've heard from Jack Webster.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
a message received and understood
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
it's
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From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I've heard from Jack Webster.”
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
a narrow way or road
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
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 He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
the act of departing
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
nonappearancenoun
failure to appear (especially as at court)
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
on one occasion
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
and nothing more
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
PRIORadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
Ruey
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From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
San
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From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
express in words
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
Sobrante
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From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
two times
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
be dressed in
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
Webster'snounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading He was quick, therefore, to seize upon Webster's cablegram as an excuse to call upon Dolores and explain the mystery surrounding his friend's nonappearance.
accept gladly
From this reading He had been seeing Dolores Ruey at least once a day ever since her return to Sobrante; indeed, only the fear that he might wear out his welcome prevented him from seeing her twice a day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Dolores,” he began, in his excitement calling her by her first name for the first time, “they say it's a long lane that hasn't got a saloon at the end of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading |PRIOR to leaving New Orleans, Webster had cabled Billy Geary that he was taking passage on _La Estrellita_ and stating the approximate date of his arrival at San Buenaventura--which information descended upon that young man with something of the charm of a gentle rainfall over a hitherto arid district.
