used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
having companions or an escort
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
BankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
of short duration or distance
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
Edna
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From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
being one more than ten
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He is here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent his card to me.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sent his card to me.
Mok
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From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
a brief written record
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent his card to me.
move stealthily
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
at the time that
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
