used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUIET CUP OF TEA.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Saturday was Miriam's birthday.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
Byrne
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From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A QUIET CUP OF TEA.
a female human offspring
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
Duren
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From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
one or the other of two
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
Gerald
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From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
Miriam
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From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
Miriam's
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From this reading Saturday was Miriam's birthday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUIET CUP OF TEA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET CUP OF TEA.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday was Miriam's birthday.
SpurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A QUIET CUP OF TEA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
TicketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — 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 Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
Warburton's
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From this reading Tickets for the opera reached Miriam Byrne, in due course, on the morning of the Friday following Gerald Warburton's first visit to the house of Max Van Duren in Spur Alley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saturday was Miriam's birthday.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was unpleasant, and neither of them stirred out of doors.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Beyond an extra kiss from Mr. Byrne, and the expression of good wishes usual on such an occasion, the day brought little or no difference to either father or daughter.
