used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
appreciativelyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪvli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
a line of approach
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
forefrontnounUS /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/
the part in the front or nearest the viewer
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
a full supply
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
Schmidt'snounUS /ʃmɪts/
possessive form of “schmidt” — German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PARLEY Nature was kind that morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
at the time that
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a morning when life and good health assumed their fitting places in the forefront of those many and varied considerations which form the sum of human happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A flood of sunshine greeted Curtis when he turned into Fifth Avenue with the detective, as the latter had suggested that they might walk a little way before taking a taxi, there being plenty of time before the hour fixed for the meeting in Schmidt's office.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world had suddenly resumed its everyday aspect of bustle and content.
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 New York smiled at its new citizen, and the new citizen beamed appreciatively on New York.
