Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

later than; following

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

in a state of sleep

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

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a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

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a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

a borough of New York City

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

in disagreement

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

difficult to describe

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

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transport from one place to another

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

in a gradual manner

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

shoot down, of birds

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

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From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

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the act of designating or identifying something

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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located inward

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written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

young domestic cat

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

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tied with a knot

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

set down according to a plan

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

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prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

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used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

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according to the clock

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

above and across; more than

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

by chance

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

without strain or anxiety

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

worried and uneasy

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

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depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Sabbath quietude had laid a finger on thousands of metal lips that screamed the song of labor on other days, and the great city seemed almost asleep as Mr. Herriott entered his carriage at ten o'clock and gave the order, "Brooklyn--Fulton Ferry."

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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having come into contact

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

not tied

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading After a restless night, spent in searching an old diary for dates and notes, he had gradually untied some knotted memories--vague and conflicting--and straightened a slender thread that might possibly guide to the identification of an elusive personality.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the middle of a block of old brick tenement houses, Mr. Herriott entered an open door, where two children fought over a wailing black kitten, and went up the inner stairway to a narrow hall, on which opened several doors bearing cards inscribed with the name of occupants of the rooms.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

a Caucasian

From this reading On the seat in front of him a basket of purple grapes added their fruity fragrance to the perfume of a bunch of white carnations, and during the long drive the expression of perplexity which had knitted his brows relaxed into the alert placidity that characterized his strong face.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.

in the company of; together with

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Summer heat, blown in by a humid south wind, touched the sky with an intense blue, against which one long, thin curl of cloud shone like a silver feather, and Brooklyn parks and lawns shook their green banners of grass blades and young, silken foliage.