used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
at or in the front
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
Baldpatenoun
a person whose head is bald or shaved
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
CautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Cautiously he peered in.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
corkingadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrkɪŋ/
very good
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
hold-up
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From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
Magee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
MELODRAMAnounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A corking night," he muttered humorously, "for my debut in the hold-up business."
not any; not one
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Cautiously he peered in.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
get rid of
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
siftedverbUS /ˈsɪftɪd/
past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
with low volume
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
in or at the place that
From this reading MELODRAMA IN THE SNOW The justly celebrated moon that in summer months shed so much glamour on the romances of Baldpate Inn was no where in evidence as Mr. Magee crept along the ground close to the veranda.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He swung up over the rail on to the veranda, and walked softly along it until he came to a window opening into the office.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The snow sifted down upon him out of the blackness above; three feet ahead the world seemed to end.
