Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

(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 Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a period of 100 years

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

set afire or burning

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a point or extent in space

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

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From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

out of fashion

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

and nothing more

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

a passage between rooms or between buildings

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

subject to or requiring payment especially as specified

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

let for money

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

confined on all sides

From this reading Its retired location and shabby entrance brought it quite within the colonel's income, and as the rent was not payable in advance, and the landlord patient, he had surrounded himself not only with all the comforts but with many of the luxuries of a more pretentious home.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

propel through the air

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

very cordial

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is an uncanny sort of passageway, mouldy and wet from a long-neglected leak overhead, and is lighted at night by a rusty lantern with dingy glass sides.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading _The Colonel's House in Bedford Place_ The dinner was at the colonel's--an old-fashioned, partly furnished, two-story house nearly a century old which crouches down behind a larger and more modern dwelling fronting on Bedford Place within a stone's throw of the tall clock tower of Jefferson Market.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The street entrance to this curious abode is marked by a swinging wooden gate opening into a narrow tunnel which dodges under the front house.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading On sunny days this gruesome tunnel frames from the street a delightful picture of a bit of the yard beyond, with the quaint colonial door and its three steps let down in a welcoming way.