used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
anew
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
without deviation
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
one or the other of two
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
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 A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
held up in the air
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
not any; not one
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
on one occasion
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
PlacingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
with low volume
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
Scanlon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
in or at or to some place
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So after a little he moved on until he reached the gate of the adjoining house and quietly lifted the latch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Placing his hands upon the low division fence he bounded over upon the Burton lawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DARK As Bat Scanlon saw Nora disappear around the Burton house he once more awaited some developments from the shadows; but again there was no sign of the presence of either the Swiss or the lank burglar.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A dog, from somewhere in the darkness, barked; Bat halted and listened, but there were no further sounds, and so he went on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Almost directly before him was the rose arbor behind which Ashton-Kirk had discovered the woman's footprints; and the big athlete took his place in the deep shadow of this and looked about.
