Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

later than; following

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

a line of approach

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

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

From this reading --_Edward Bulwer Lytton_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

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

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

serving as an essential component

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

travel across or pass over

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

of an obscure nature

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading --_Edward Bulwer Lytton_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

English writer of historical romances (1803-1873)

From this reading --_Edward Bulwer Lytton_.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

established irrevocably

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

not often

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I had not looked at it before in the confusion of my somewhat hurried mental processes.

not in physical motion

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

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

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

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

From this reading There was one of our dim street lights at a central corner on old Pennsylvania Avenue, and under it, after a long walk, I paused for a glance at the inscription on my sealed document.

which person or people

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE BARONESS HELENA Woman is seldom merciful to the man who is timid.

the act of creating written works

From this reading In addition to the name and street number, in Calhoun's writing, I read this memorandum: "Knock at the third door in the second block beyond M Street" I recalled the nearest cross street; but I must confess the direction still seemed somewhat cryptic.