13th
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From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
a man of refinement
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
Klaus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
not any; not one
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
with speed
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
in the near future
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
not in physical motion
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading My heart stood still from fear--Klaus!
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But, no, the carriage stopped, and a gentleman swung himself out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
moved around an axis or center
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading 'Another visit!' was my first thought, so many people had been turned away in those days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was almost evening, on the 13th of November, as an extra post drove quickly into the court.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You will fare no better,' thought I; 'you will soon turn around and drive home.'
