75
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From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
how long something has existed
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
Anthon
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From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
a social unit living together
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
joined in matrimony
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
St
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From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
in the direction of
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “I used to live up there,” Mr. Anthon remarked, pointing towards a deserted alley, “in number 75.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Father gave each of us five thousand dollars when we came of age.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John went to St. Louis and began the brick business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
at the time that
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
Wilbur
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From this reading Leaving Wilbur and Mrs. Anthon to find a cab, Miss Anthon and her uncle proceeded across the Quarter by silent side streets, the old man turning instinctively here and there, until suddenly they came out on the Luxembourg gardens.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That was before your father was married, when the family were living in New York.
