adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
a quantity of money
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
the act of departing
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
Mendoza's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
parkedadjectiveUS /pɑːrkt/
that have been left
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
cut with a saw
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
scowlingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
TROVEnounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Her first glance showed Scott pacing scowlingly up and down the narrow veranda.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TREASURE TROVE Polly Street went up to her room after leaving Scott but she did not go to bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor did she behave in any way which suggested an alarming amount of headache.
belonging to which person
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Instead, she opened her window and looked out.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Further down the street she saw Mendoza's car parked in front of its owner's favorite saloon, next door, in fact, to the butcher's, in whose yard hung the remains of the steer--an unhappy evidence of the truth of the adage that in the midst of life we are in death.
