10
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
11
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
6
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
7
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
8
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
84th
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From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
9
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From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not get released.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I could not get released.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading I could not get released.
Rogers'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərzɪz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a thoughtless moment I agreed to come up here and read for the poor.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
Wendell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did not reflect that it would cost me three days.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes never goes out now (he is in his 84th year,) but he came out this time--said he wanted to “have a time” once more with me.
YesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday I had myself called at 8 and ran out to Mr. Rogers's house at 9, and talked business until half past 10; then caught 11 o'clock train and arrived here at 6; was shaven and dressed by 7 and ready for dinner here in Mrs. Field's charming house.
