551
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From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
a line of approach
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments he waited.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments he waited.
set up or found
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He glanced at the clock, hesitated, and finally approaching the instrument called up Elizabeth's number.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
jarringadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments he waited.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The silence in the streets outside seemed somehow to have become communicated to the line, the space between them emptied of all the jarring sounds of the day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading For a few moments he waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
at the time that
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Late though it was when Philip reached his rooms, he found on his writing table a message addressed to him from the telephone call office in the building.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He tore it open: "Kindly ring up Number 551 Avenue immediately you return, whatever the time."
