used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
boarded-up
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From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
brawlsnounUS /brɔːlz/
plural of “brawl” — an uproarious party
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
CONTRABANDadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
duckedverbUS /dʌkt/
past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
election-day
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From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
ElectionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
glumlyadverbUS /ˈɡlʌmli/
in a sullen manner
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
Gordon
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From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But they weren't looking for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But they weren't looking for him.
not any; not one
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
and nothing more
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they weren't looking for him.
very small
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He heard a tiny patrol car turn the corner and ducked back into another alley to wait for it to go by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONTRABAND Elections were over, but the few dim lights along the street showed only boarded-up and darkened buildings.
weren't
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From this reading But they weren't looking for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gordon hesitated, then swung glumly toward a corner where he could find a police call box.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were sounds of stirring, but no one was trusting that the election-day brawls were completely ended yet.
