Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

speeded up, as of an academic course

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

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From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

for the most part

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

out of fashion

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

and nothing more

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

above and across; more than

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

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From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

living in a particular place

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a careless leisurely gait

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

close violently

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

move hurridly

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

not in physical motion

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

moving very fast

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

carry out

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

on that

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

showing or representing unfavorably

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

plural of “utility” — a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Polly slackened her swift walk into a saunter as she turned the corner from C Street into John Marshall Place.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading On reaching D Street she accelerated her speed somewhat on catching sight of an approaching street car, but it did not stop to take on passengers, and Polly walked back to the curb with an uncomplimentary opinion of the service of one of Washington’s public utilities.

plural of “washingtonian” — a native or resident of the city of Washington

From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

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From this reading The street, celebrated in its day for having among the occupants of its stately old-fashioned brick houses such personages as John C. Fremont, John C. Calhoun, and General Winfield Scott, was chiefly given over to modern business enterprises, and only a few “Cave-dwellers” (the name bestowed upon Washingtonians by an earnest “climber” to its exclusive resident circles) still occupied the homes of their ancestors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HALF A SHEET POLLY DAVIS closed the vestibule door of her home in C Street with a veritable slam and proceeded up the street oblivious of greetings from several of her neighbors.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She waited in indecision on the corner, then opening her hand bag, took from it a scrap of paper and consulted the name written thereon.