used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
how long something has existed
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
Alighting
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From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
(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 COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
from appearances alone
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
baredadjectiveUS /berd/
having the head uncovered
From this reading Then, unexpectedly, he bared his head.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
COMPREHENSIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/
resembling a horse
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
Gleason
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From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, unexpectedly, he bared his head.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
hitching-post
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From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Not until he was fairly at the steps did he apparently notice his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, unexpectedly, he bared his head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
throbbed
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From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Then, unexpectedly, he bared his head.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In it the single occupant throttled down the engine until it barely throbbed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Alighting, goggles on forehead, he passed up the walk toward the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
at the time that
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMPREHENSION It was three o'clock in the afternoon of a sultry July Sunday when a big red roadster drew up all but noiselessly and, with an instinct common to all motorists, a heritage from an equine age past, stopped at the nose of the hitching-post in front of the Gleason cottage.
