used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
EquitableadjectiveUS /ˈekwətəbəl/
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
divisible by two
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
set up or found
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
HullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
Kirby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
McLean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw Olson and Rose McLean.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a person who carries a message
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
MILLSnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
a brief written record
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
Olson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw Olson and Rose McLean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He saw Olson and Rose McLean.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Olson and Rose McLean.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
typewrittenverbUS /ˈtaɪprɪtən/
inflected form of “typewrite” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading He even found the time to forge two initials at the foot of a typewritten note on the stationery of James Cunningham, and to send the note to its destination by a messenger.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rose met him by appointment at the entrance to the Equitable Building and they rode up in the elevator together to the office of his cousin.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading THE MILLS OF THE GODS Kirby Lane did not waste the two hours that lay before the appointment he had made for a meeting at the office of his cousin James.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a talk with the Hulls and another with the Chief of Police.
