1895
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From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am the cashier of this bank, sir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading “I am the cashier of this bank, sir.
cashier'snounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a man of refinement
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I kem in, suh, to see the Kashyea,” was the reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
Kashyea
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From this reading “I kem in, suh, to see the Kashyea,” was the reply.
kem
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From this reading “I kem in, suh, to see the Kashyea,” was the reply.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
plate-glass
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From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I kem in, suh, to see the Kashyea,” was the reply.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
term of address for a man
From this reading “I am the cashier of this bank, sir.
dependable
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
suh
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From this reading “I kem in, suh, to see the Kashyea,” was the reply.
surmountingverbUS /sərˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “surmount” — get on top of; deal with successfully
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am the cashier of this bank, sir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
at the time that
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
which person or people
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Making his way into the building, he walked to the cashier’s office in the rear, which he entered without knocking.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading It was a bright, warm day in December, 1895, when a tall man, with iron gray hair surmounting a wrinkled and careworn face, paused for a moment before the plate-glass front of the Tenth National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
a late time of life
From this reading A short, stout gentleman of forty years looked up from the desk at which he was writing, and inquired of the stranger who it was that he wished to see?
