used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
for the reason that
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
divisible by two
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
HOWE'SnounUS /haʊz/
possessive form of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
Jimmie
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From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
by chance
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The publishing house was a small concern and had its offices in an old building on a narrow street over which the elevated cars rattled and thundered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
male cat
From this reading TOM HOWE’S EARS Next day the fog hung even heavier than before over the city.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
at the time that
From this reading Having secured the picture Jimmie was on his way back when a figure came gliding toward him through the fog.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
which person or people
From this reading He had been sent to a publisher for a picture of an author who recently had become quite famous.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading It was because of this, perhaps, that Jimmie witnessed a strange bit of street drama and made a new friend, all of which was to play a large part in his life in the near future.
