used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So she was back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
placed crosswise
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
draper's
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From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Jona," he panted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
Jona
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From this reading "Jona," he panted.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
motor-car
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From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Jona," he panted.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
done under pressure
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
cut with a saw
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
SharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So she was back.
do one's shopping
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she was back.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
Tyburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Tyburn got out and entered the shop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So she was back.
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 Looking out of his window at the office in the afternoon, Luke Sharper saw a motor-car stop in front of the draper's opposite.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Putting on his hat, so far as his agitated ears would permit, Luke rushed out into the street, crossed the road, and met her as she came out.
