used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
to come or go into
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
the act of departing
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
It's
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From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
go away from a place
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
and nothing more
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
snortedverbUS /ˈsnɔːrtɪd/
past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading "Williams?" snorted Kennedy.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then he signaled Kennedy and they strolled out together and caught the next car.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had remained lounging around the lobby talking with Kennedy, the big catcher, until he saw Williams leave the hotel by a side entrance and enter a street car.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The Fight in the Cafe_ Swanson left the hotel intending to pursue his volunteer detective work only a few moments after McCarthy started uptown to respond to the invitation of Miss Baldwin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It's Williams we're going to trail," was the only hint Swanson would give at the start.
