used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
divisible by two
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
extemporized
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From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Gordon nodded to a couple, and they grinned faintly at him.
the act of giving
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
Gordon
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From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Gordon nodded to a couple, and they grinned faintly at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
Haley'snounUS /ˈheɪliz/
possessive form of “haley” — United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
phosphornounUS /ˈfɑːsfɔːr/
a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
precinctnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bruce Gordon reached the outskirts of the miserable business section, noticing that a couple of the shops were still open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RECALL It was night outside, and the phosphor bulbs at the corners glowed dimly, giving him barely enough light by which to locate the way to the extemporized precinct house.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading And the slow, doubtful respect on the faces of the citizens as they nodded to him was even more proof that Haley's system was working.
a late time of life
From this reading It had probably been years since any had dared risk it after the sun went down.
