used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
CamusnounUS /ˈkæmɪs/
French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960)
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
a particular point in time
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
mullions
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From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
and nothing more
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there a dim light glowed for an instant or so in an overhanging window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Here and there a shadowy figure appeared at a balcony, only to vanish like a ghost after peering for a moment in the direction of the sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was on his heels; but the window was narrow, a mere slit, and so I could see nothing below.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Late as it was the cry had, however, reached other ears than ours as well.
in or at the place that
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I started from my seat, and Camus, with a turn and a step, reached the window, where, resting his hands on the mullions, he leaned far out.
