used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
Adriance
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From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
travel across or pass over
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
HolidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
MASTERSON
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From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
motor-truck
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From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
vehicle'snounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
possessive form of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
at the time that
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Holiday traffic crowded the streets; traffic officers, tired and chilled by a biting east wind, were not patient.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading His destination was in Brooklyn, so that he had the entire city to cross, and lights were commencing to twinkle here and there through the gray of the short winter afternoon when he turned homeward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The experience had not been without a novel interest.
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 MASTERSON TAKES TEA It was the day after Christmas that Adriance was sent over to New York with his motor-truck, for the first time since he had become that massive vehicle's pilot.
