used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
anew
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
AmericasnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
a line of approach
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
collidedverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪd/
past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
the act of departing
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
hand-lettered
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From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
Hm-m-m
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
go away from a place
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
make a painting
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
coated with paint
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "They finally gave in," the painter told him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Malone said: "Hm-m-m," to himself, cleared his throat and tried it again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was going to leave home.
in or at the place that
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
which person or people
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Malone looked up at the street sign, where the words: "Avenue of the Americas" had been painted out, and "Sixth Avenue" hand-lettered in.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading By now he was at the corner of the block, where he nearly collided with a workman who was busily stowing away a gigantic ladder, a pot of paint and a brush.
