used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
CleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
congealedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːld/
congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
carefully weighed
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
effectivenessnounUS /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/
power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
Elmleaf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
divisible by two
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
gayest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
Gotham
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From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
Harold
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From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
not accessible to view
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
on one occasion
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
PLUNGERnounUS /ˈplʌndʒər/
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The hidden programme was even literally carried out.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Once a day he duly occupied his desk at the downtown office, using alternately the morning and afternoon fraction.
Vreeland
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From this reading Outwardly, the daily life of that fortunate individual, Mr. Harold Vreeland, had undergone little change.
VREELAND'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “PLUNGER” VREELAND’S GAY LIFE, “UNDER THE ROSE.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
York'snounUS /jɔːrks/
possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Before the February snows were congealed into those dirty flakes of ice and street mud which are an evidence of the “effectiveness” of New York’s Street Cleaning department, the “top floor” of the Elmleaf bachelor apartment was considered to set the pace for the gayest of the bachelor apartments of Gotham.
