used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
INTERFEREDverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading THE MAN WHO INTERFERED.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO INTERFERED.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
bring forth or yield
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
Rainey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
sizedadjectiveUS /saɪzd/
having a specified size
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce 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 In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO INTERFERED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
having come into contact
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
the topmost one of two
From this reading In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At least, this was the opinion of Rainey, who sized up the financial ability of every man who came his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had not touched much liquor, due doubtless to the fact that his finances were obviously at a low ebb.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO INTERFERED.
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 In an upper room of the boarding house that occupied the story above the Flash Light Saloon a man sat at an open window, looking down on the exciting scenes described.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had taken that room the day before, had haunted the bar of the Flash Light a good deal since that time, and hinted that he was the wonderful inventor of something that would produce rain.
