used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
(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 They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
completely unclothed
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There were a number of hard, painted chairs.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
in a free manner
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There were a number of hard, painted chairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
immediately past
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
letter-baskets
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From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a number of hard, painted chairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
coated with paint
From this reading There were a number of hard, painted chairs.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
pigeon-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
receptaclesnounUS /rɪˈseptɪkəlz/
plural of “receptacle” — a container that is used to put or keep things in
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
the season of growth
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everywhere there were files, letter-baskets, all manner of receptacles for papers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had for furniture a long office table, an American desk, several cupboards--the door of one of these last stood open, revealing lettered pigeon-holes inside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all open so that the fog and the noises of the street came in freely.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NIGHT OF SPRING The room was a long bare one, with three deep windows.
