91
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From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
Cunningham'snounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæmz/
possessive form of “cunningham” — United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
Cunninghams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
come together
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul did not fail to meet the appointment at Mr. Cunningham’s office the next morning.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “That is well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had no difficulty in getting away, for it was understood at the office that he was wanted to run an errand and his time would be paid for.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sir, they are very kind to me,” answered Paul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You seem to be in with the Cunninghams, Number 91,” said the superintendent.
