used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We lounged around the corner of the Empire building.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading We lounged around the corner of the Empire building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The door of the cabin was shut.
Catlin
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From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading We lounged around the corner of the Empire building.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the cabin was shut.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We lounged around the corner of the Empire building.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
the force of workers available
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The door of the cabin was shut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Outside we hung back, hesitating and a little uncertain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
VIGILANTESnounUS /ˌvɪdʒəˈlæntiz/
plural of “vigilante” — member of a vigilance committee
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of the cabin was shut.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading None of us was by nature or training a man of violence, and we experienced the reluctance of men about to plunge into cold water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We lounged around the corner of the Empire building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VIGILANTES (_continued_) Catlin dwelt in a detached room back of the Empire, together with one of the other professional gamblers.
