used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
in addition
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
Conners
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From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
dawdlingnounUS /ˈdɔːdlɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the end it was Conners himself who did the finding.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end it was Conners himself who did the finding.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In the end it was Conners himself who did the finding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
Garrity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the end it was Conners himself who did the finding.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
McGowan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
sauntered
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From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
ShrimpnounUS /ʃrɪmp/
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
SpeedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Speeding homeward from the Green, he overtook the two cronies dawdling along in front of a factory.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Outside the door he met Shrimp McGowan and the two lounged on a corner for half an hour or so before deciding to indulge in a soda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
at the time that
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Red Garrity left the Green, he sauntered down a side street to a small tobacco store where he bought a package of cheap cigarettes.
which person or people
From this reading In the end it was Conners himself who did the finding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This also took some time and when it was finally over they strolled toward the section of town that was filled with factories and cheap dwellings in a languid search for Chick Conners.
