used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
(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 All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
batteringnounUS /ˈbætərɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to strong attack
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
divisible by two
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
start firing a weapon
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
fro
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From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
how
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From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
Jarwick
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From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
locked-in
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From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
the force of workers available
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
not any; not one
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
PenthousenounUS /ˈpenthaʊs/
an apartment located on the top floors of a building
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
ProdigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
Tatterley
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From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Looking back at it now, it seems like a dream, and even then I could not realise exactly how it had happened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
Tinman
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From this reading _Author of "Tatterley," "Jarwick the Prodigal," "Tinman," etc._ I came out of Penthouse Prison on a certain Monday morning in May.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
wardersnounUS /ˈwɔːrdərz/
plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the time was four in the morning; I heard the big clock over the entrance gates chime in a dull, heavy, sleepy fashion as I lay crouched on the roof under shadow of the big tower at the north end, and looked about me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Let there be no misunderstanding about it; I came out by way of the roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All I know is that there had been an alarm of fire earlier in the night, and a great running to and fro of warders, and a battering at doors by frantic locked-in men, with oaths, and threats, and shrieks.
