anew
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
move towards
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
Cobb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
Cobb's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
easy-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
Junius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was sitting in his easy-chair, but arose at the first sound of their approach, and as they entered, cordially grasped the hand of each.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The next evening, Junius Cobb again welcomed the arrival of his friends to his apartments.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cobb's friends had come earlier than usual, for the events of the previous evening were so vividly before their minds that it was impossible to await the arrival of the conventional hour for calling upon their friend.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They rattled up the stairs, knocked respectfully at his door, and entered without waiting for his well-known voice.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The November rains had set in in reality, and like the preceding evening, the post wore an aspect of moistened gloom.
