used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
AgentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
archivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
collection of records especially about an institution
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
a line of approach
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
divisible by two
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
ExploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
the act of departing
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
the force of workers available
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
not any; not one
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
SolvesverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
possessing sweep
From this reading The raw, beating rain swept into his face as he strode down the avenue.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then he had no extra funds to invest in taxi fare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
topcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Going back to the office after a full day bent over a desk was no fun, but a job was a job, and Bob was thankful for even the small place he filled in the great machine of government.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading A cruising taxicab, hoping for a passenger, pulled along the curb, but Bob waved the vehicle away.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Agent Nine Solves His First Case _A Story of the Daring Exploits of the “G” Men_ Bob Houston, youthful clerk in the archives division of the War Department, drew his topcoat closer about him and shivered as he stepped out of the shelter of the apartment house entrance and faced the chill fall rain.
