used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
in actual fact
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
briefestadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfəst/
superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
dizzinessnounUS /ˈdɪzinəs/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rodney looked him up and down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
Elmore
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From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
apart from; not including
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rodney looked him up and down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Rodney Elmore?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
with speed
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
quitted
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From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
Rodney
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From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
not often
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
at the time that
From this reading GOOD NIGHT When Rodney Elmore went home, as his cab drew up in front of his lodgings a man came quickly across the road and stood so that he was between him and the entrance to the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his life a feeling that was something very like dizziness went all over him, so that he all but reeled; but that self-control which so seldom quitted him except for the briefest instant was back before it had actually gone.
which person or people
From this reading It was not a very good light just there, but it was clear enough for him to recognise the man who had greeted him.
