used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
Absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
Breitmann
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Karl Breitmann!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
Karl
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From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Karl Breitmann!
Killigrew
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From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
one's
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From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
precisenessnoun
clarity as a consequence of precision
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
a particular situation
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME EXPLANATIONS Karl Breitmann!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fitzgerald pulled off a shoe, and carefully deposited it on the floor beside his chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Private secretary to Rear Admiral Killigrew, retired; Karl Breitmann!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Absently, he rose, with the intention of putting the pair in the hall, but remembered before he got as far as the door that it was not customary in America to put one's shoes outside in the halls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drew off the second shoe, and placed it, with military preciseness, close to the first.
