used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
anew
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
at or in the front
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
forgingnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
fro
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From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
depressingly dark
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
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 Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
knickerbockersnounUS /ˈnɪkərbɑːkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
norfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
Sanderson
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From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
not in physical motion
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
unrequitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈkwaɪtɪd/
not returned in kind
From this reading He had tramped miles since sundown, and had returned as he set out, gloomy, unrequited, a follower of a baffled quest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even the dog at his heels seemed to partake of his master's mood; he padded along soberly, forging ahead now and again to look up inquiringly at the preoccupied face.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But Harry Sanderson, as he walked slowly back from a long ramble in knickerbockers and norfolk jacket over the hills, was not thinking of the sights and sounds of the pleasant evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The busy racket of wheeled traffic was still, the pavements were garish with electric light, windows were open, and crowds jostled to and fro on the cool pavements.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Night had fallen.
