11
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From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
Brotherton
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From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "White roses, a dozen white roses."
Dr
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From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
let have
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
I'll
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From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
march in a procession
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
Nesbit
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From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
the season of growth
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Grant stood hesitating, ready to go, but dreading the street, Dr. Nesbit came in.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
They'll
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From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
to-night
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From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading One gray, wet March day, Grant Adams stood by the counter asking Mr. Brotherton to send to the city for roses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
a Caucasian
From this reading "White roses, a dozen white roses."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN WHICH MARY ADAMS TAKES A MUCH NEEDED REST The changing seasons moved from autumn to winter, from winter to spring.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Brotherton turned his broad back as he wrote the order, and said gently: "They'll be down on No. 11 to-night, Grant; I'll send 'em right out."
