used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
dance-music
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
the act of giving
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of that interest he was now the willing slave.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
and nothing more
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
Ovidnoun
Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat at his writing-table, thinking.
self-examinationnoun
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Of that interest he was now the willing slave.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He sat at his writing-table, thinking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Honest self-examination had laid out the state of his mind before him like a map, and had shown him, in its true proportions, the new interest that filled his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
which person or people
From this reading The silence of the quiet street in which he lived was only disturbed by the occasional rolling of carriage wheels, and by dance-music from the house of one of his neighbours who was giving a ball.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Time had advanced to midnight, after the reading of the Will--and Ovid was at home.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Of that interest he was now the willing slave.
writing-table
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From this reading He sat at his writing-table, thinking.
