used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
a line of approach
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
DEVELOPMENTnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Follansbee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
monosyllablenoun
a word or utterance of one syllable
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
sightlyadjective
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
under normal conditions
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
at the time that
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
