used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
deem to be
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
doorbells
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From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
doormatsnounUS /ˈdɔːrmæts/
plural of “doormat” — a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
garbagenounUS /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
HALLOWEENnounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
not any; not one
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But no sooner had he dropped his reply in the corner mail box than he began to consider the cost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE GOES TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY Of course, he accepted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The temptation of a whole evening in the lady's company was too great.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading No raids on the flats' garbage cans, no ringing of doorbells, or raining peas through open windows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The doormats and porch furniture of the neighborhood would go unharmed for aught that he might do.
