used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN!
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
gotten under control
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
frayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a message received and understood
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN!
immediately past
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN!
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
Reed'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From behind this pattern of gold, Reed peered eagerly one autumn afternoon, chewing the end of a frayed cigar, and listening for the sound of a motor.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The last item was put in more for the sake of symmetry than accuracy, for the small Southern town contained nothing approaching an apartment house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
which person or people
From this reading This to any one who had time and ability to read it--and the former was more common in the community than the latter--conveyed the information that Reed dealt in every kind of real estate, from country palaces to city flats.
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 THE window of Randolph Reed's office was almost completely covered by magnificent gold block lettering.
