11.03
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From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
Center'snounUS /ˈsentərz/
possessive form of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
Dulger
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From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
FORELOCKnoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
Jacob'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
LaddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
Millard's
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From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
Millicent
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From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
prolétaire
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From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
SEIZEverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
SKERRETT
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From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
sporadicadjectiveUS /spərˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHIN CHIN AND PETER SKERRETT SEIZE THE FORELOCK OF OPPORTUNITY Mr. Dulger arose in the morning dull and early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
the act of using
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading At 11.03, Miss Millicent descended Jacob’s Ladder equipped for a walk.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
which person or people
From this reading He stood several hours over the industrious prolétaire who was mending Miss Center’s parasol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At eleven, he might have been seen walking in Millard’s halls, uneasily, with a neat parasol in hand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Meantime Billy smoked weak cigars, pulled at his sporadic moustache, and studied at a formula of words he meant to use, but would forget.
