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From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
12th
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From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
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From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
AppointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
a line of approach
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
being one more than seven
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
a room where books are kept
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
Markham
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From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
O'ClockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
with speed
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ten O’Clock Appointment (Sunday, September 16; 10 a. m.)
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
Vance's
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From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
at the time that
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had breakfast in the library at half past eight, and at nine o’clock Vance’s car—which had been ordered the night before—called for us.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A fine drizzle was falling the next morning when we rose; and a chill—the first forerunner of winter—was in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was waiting for us in front of the house, and stepped quickly into the car with scarcely a word of greeting.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading We rode down Fifth Avenue, now almost deserted in its thick blanket of yellow fog, and called for Markham at his apartment in West 12th Street.
