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From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Want him to hear?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
BUYSnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
Clarke
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From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
DAN
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From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
doesn't
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From this reading “It doesn’t matter, I guess.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
set up or found
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
Gerald
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From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “It doesn’t matter, I guess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Want him to hear?” he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Want him to hear?” he asked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It doesn’t matter, I guess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It doesn’t matter, I guess.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It doesn’t matter, I guess.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Dan nodded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He glanced doubtfully at Gerald as he found a seat.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
TICKETnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Want him to hear?” he asked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
precisely as stated
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Want him to hear?” he asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
at the time that
From this reading DAN BUYS A TICKET The next day was Sunday and there was church in the village in the forenoon and a big dinner afterwards, and at two o’clock Dan and Gerald were sprawled out in 28 Clarke, making a not very convincing pretense at studying when Arthur Thompson called.
