used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Franklin picked his way over the road and rang the bell.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
Eaton
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From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
encasedadjectiveUS /enˈkeɪst/
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
set up or found
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
galoshesnounUS /ɡəˈlɑːʃəz/
plural of “galosh” — a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
Kane
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From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
coated with paint
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Franklin picked his way over the road and rang the bell.
propitiationnoun
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Franklin picked his way over the road and rang the bell.
on the contrary
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Franklin picked his way over the road and rang the bell.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
that is looked for
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
make square
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Franklin picked his way over the road and rang the bell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
in or at the place that
From this reading After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
a Caucasian
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
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 After a little puzzling at the end of the street, where the numbers became confusing, he found the house he sought on the other side--a narrow house, painted grey, a shining knocker upon its bright green door, and rows of evenly clipped box in each window.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading On a chill day in late October, Franklin Winslow Kane walked slowly down a narrow street near Eaton Square examining the numbers on the doors as he passed.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading His trousers were turned up, and his feet, wisely, for the streets were wet and slimy, encased in neat galoshes.
but in spite of that
From this reading He held his umbrella open over his shoulder, for propitiation rather than for shelter, since the white fog had not yet formed into a drizzle.
