used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading At the door of the consulate, however, he found difficulty of admission.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
Cecil
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From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
consulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading At the door of the consulate, however, he found difficulty of admission.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
divisible by two
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This was to be expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
set up or found
From this reading At the door of the consulate, however, he found difficulty of admission.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
how
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From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the door of the consulate, however, he found difficulty of admission.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
regardlessly
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From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
done under pressure
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was to be expected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
two-story
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From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading It was not until he was almost at the door of the consulate that his promise to Cecil recurred to him as a reminder that he must be watchful how he spoke.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He knew Havana, but, even if he had not known it, the boy's whole soul was set on getting the ear of the United States Consul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NOSE FOR NEWS Through the maze of the older streets of Havana, with their two-story houses plastered and colored in gay tints, Stuart rushed, regardlessly.
