used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
Adironda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
how long something has existed
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
being joined in close association
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
having made preparations
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
ten 10s
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
of the present time and place
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
Josephine
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From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
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 clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
litigationnounUS /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
Miriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
be obedient to
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
PleasnounUS /pliːz/
plural of “plea” — a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
one of four equal parts
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
remonstrances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
seventiethnounUS /ˈsevəntiɪθ/
position 70 in a countable series of things
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading |On that day certain imperative business demanded my presence in the lawyer's quarter of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Therefore, despite the unprecedented brutality of the weather, and against the earnest remonstrances of Josephine and Miriam, I was foolhardy enough to venture out.
at the time that
From this reading The clock on our drawing-room mantel marked a few minutes before ten when I left the house, my immediate destination being the Jefferson Street Station of the Overhead Railway--distant not more than a quarter of a mile from my own door, and in ordinary circumstances an easy five minutes' walk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading I had been summoned, in short, to appear as a witness in a litigation that was pending in the Court of Common Pleas--a summons which I felt myself the more disposed to obey inasmuch as a penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars attached to contempt of it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading However, it must be remembered, I was at that time within a few months of completing my seventieth year; and such a storm was raging, and such a gale blowing, as might have strained the mettle of a youngster one third my age: a veritable tempest, indeed, the like of which Adironda had never in the memory of man experienced before.
