used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
court-house
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From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
placed crosswise
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
divisible by two
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
Felder's
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From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
HallelujahnounUS /ˌhæləˈluːjə/
a shout or song of praise to God
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
Jessica
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From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
not in physical motion
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
moving very fast
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was there left for her to do?
in or at the place that
From this reading A block beyond the court-house a crowd was enjoying the watery discomfiture of Hallelujah Jones, and shrinking from recognition even in the darkness--for the arc lights were still black--she crossed the roadway and ran on to the unpretentious building where the lawyer had his sanctum.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hope on which she had fed these past days had failed her.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Like a swift wind she went up the street to Felder's office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LITTLE GOLD CROSS Jessica left the jail with despair in her heart.
