13th
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From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOMESTIC STORM.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading A DOMESTIC STORM.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
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 Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A DOMESTIC STORM.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The news came by telegraph, and put him in a terrible temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
a special situation
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a day was this 13th of November to the Iron King.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached North End that morning, the first thing that met him in his private office was the news that certain stocks had fallen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is a truth almost too trite for reference, that in the experience of every one of us there are some days in in which everything seems to go wrong.
