used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
reflectornounUS /rɪˈflektər/
device that reflects radiation
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
Sharpman
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From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The gas jet, shaded by a powerful reflector, threw a disk of light on the round table beneath it, but the corners of the room were in shadow.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
toyingnounUS /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Simon Craft and Lawyer Sharpman were sitting together in the rear room of the latter's law office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
window-shades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The window-shades were closely drawn, shutting out the mellow light of the full moon, which rested brightly and beautifully on all objects out of doors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in a shaded corner that Craft was sitting, resting his folded arms on his cane, while Sharpman, seated carelessly by the table, was toying with a pencil.
