used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
in addition
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
deem to be
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
Esbekieh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
the organ of sight
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
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 "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
held dear
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
as might be expected
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
not any; not one
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
except for; apart from
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You shall not see her.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You shall not see her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
precisely as stated
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
VroomnounUS /vruːm/
the roaring sound made by a motor that is running at high speed
From this reading Vroom stood there facing me, a revolver in his hand.
Vroom's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Upon reaching Cairo I had, naturally, no difficulty in finding my way through the already familiar streets, to the Eden Palace Hotel, and to the very door of Vroom's apartment, overlooking the Esbekieh Gardens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without plan, save for the instant sight of her I loved, I opened the door.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "You did not consider," he said calmly, "that my left eye also is sympathetic; that I have followed every movement of yours; that I am acquainted with your errand through the entries in your diary, which I read line by line as you wrote.
