used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
traveling across
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
characterized by great determination
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
a boy or man
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
having a supporting base
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading He reached the curb, and standing there shook his fist at the occupants of the taxicab--Dick and the driver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
Twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the vehicle swung around the corner a lad, who was crossing the thoroughfare, had to jump nimbly to get out of the way.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" cried the lad who had so nearly escaped being run down.
which person or people
From this reading Accordingly he gave directions to the chauffeur, who, after speeding the machine down Broadway, turned into Twenty-third Street.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DICK ENTERS THE TRAP The young millionaire was hungry, after the three hours spent in the theatre, and, knowing of a restaurant famed for its late suppers, Dick determined to go there, partly to see some of the gayer side of life in New York at midnight, and partly to satisfy his appetite.
