used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
carousingadjectiveUS /kərˈaʊzɪŋ/
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
door-screen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early in the morning.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
located inward
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was early in the morning.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
OklahomanounUS /ˌoʊkləˈhoʊmə/
a state in south central United States
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
one-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
padlocknounUS /ˈpædlɑːk/
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
shirt-sleeves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
stubsnounUS /stʌbz/
plural of “stub” — a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
tobacco-quids
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
unpaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪntɪd/
not having makeup on
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a narrow, one-story shanty built of undressed boards, the roof of which sloped from the front to the rear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was devoid of the conventional door-screen, the rough, unpainted shutter, with its padlock and chain, swinging back against the inner wall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
WrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading The bar in the Oklahoma village kept by Dick Wrinkle was in the centre of the place.
a late time of life
From this reading The proprietor, a fat, partially bald man of forty years, without a coat, his shirt-sleeves rolled above his elbows, was sweeping into the cracks of the floor the tobacco-quids, stubs of cigars, and remnants of matches left by his carousing customers the night before.
