1.10
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From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
terminate
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Louis was very quiet but very courteous.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
inconceivablyadverb
to an inconceivable degree
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis was very quiet but very courteous.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Louis was very quiet but very courteous.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
rednessnounUS /ˈrednəs/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fresh air brought some color back to his pale cheeks and the redness left his eyes.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading It was only 1.10 as we stepped into the lobby.
TACTnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
TUCKERnounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading Louis was very quiet but very courteous.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TUCKER TACT It was quite a walk back to the hotel but we did it in an inconceivably short time.
at the time that
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
in or to any place at all
From this reading We walked four abreast wherever the sidewalk permitted it and when we had to break ranks we kept close together and chatted as gaily as usual.
