used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
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 MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
Averil
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From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
disquietedadjective
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
at any time
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
invulnerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvʌlnərəbəl/
immune to attack; impregnable
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
MOPSnounUS /mɑːps/
plural of “mop” — cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
From this reading MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she need not have disquieted herself--Jimmy was faithful to his appointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
PENSIONERSnounUS /ˈpenʃənərz/
plural of “pensioner” — the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
sweepernounUS /ˈswiːpər/
an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOPS IS ADDED TO THE PENSIONERS.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Frank handed Averil in, and then tried to question Jimmy; but the old sweeper was invulnerable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Averil thought that hour the longest she had ever spent in her life; she was ready nearly half an hour before the time, and was sitting watching the minute hand of the clock, or starting up at every sound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the exact stroke of the half hour a cab was at the door, with Jimmy on the box.
