used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
alighted
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From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
for the reason that
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
BewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
propose a payment
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
Clancy
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From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
didn't
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From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
evildoersnounUS /ˈiːvəlduːərz/
plural of “evildoer” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
far-fetchedadjective
(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
most important element
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
the force of workers available
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
monitoryadjective
serving to warn
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
the season of growth
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
Steingall
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From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
unrivaledadjectiveUS /ənˈraɪvəld/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
look attentively
From this reading Above the main entrance two green lamps stared solemnly into the night, and their monitory gleam seemed to bid evildoers "Beware!"; nor was there aught far-fetched in the notion, because from this imposing center New York's guardians kept watch and ward over the city.
white-fronted
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From this reading MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
which person or people
From this reading "Clancy still waiting?" demanded Steingall of a policeman in uniform who was on duty in an inquiry office.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir.
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 MIDNIGHT After a quick journey by New York's unrivaled system of rapid transit, the three men alighted at Spring Street, and a couple of minutes' brisk walk brought them to a large, white-fronted building of severe architecture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He asked me to be on the lookout in case you turned up unexpectedly, as he didn't want to miss you."
