used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
(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 “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
confined by bonds
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
in a serious manner
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
death of a person
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Part of it you know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Part of it you know.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Part of it you know.
Posadowski
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From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
Posnovitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
express in words
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
up-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At seven o’clock that evening Posadowski and Posnovitch had entered an elevated car at Houston Street, bound up-town.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On their faces was an expression of suppressed excitement, and their gestures, as they talked earnestly in their native tongue, indicated that they had a grave matter under discussion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were dressed with more regard for appearances than usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will tell you all that I have done,” said Posadowski, after they were seated.
