used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A night for murder an' arson an' robbin' graveyards!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
arsonnounUS /ˈɑːrsən/
malicious burning to destroy property
From this reading "A night for murder an' arson an' robbin' graveyards!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "A night for the devil to go skylarkin' in!" he cried jovially.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "A night for the devil to go skylarkin' in!" he cried jovially.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
moving swiftly
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "A night for the devil to go skylarkin' in!" he cried jovially.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
graveyardsnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrdz/
plural of “graveyard” — a tract of land used for burials
From this reading "A night for murder an' arson an' robbin' graveyards!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
HapnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
joviallyadverb
in a jovial manner
From this reading "A night for the devil to go skylarkin' in!" he cried jovially.
immediately past
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "A night for murder an' arson an' robbin' graveyards!
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
oil-cloth
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From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
robbin
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From this reading "A night for murder an' arson an' robbin' graveyards!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
skylarkin
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From this reading "A night for the devil to go skylarkin' in!" he cried jovially.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
smote
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From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
in a violent manner
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the sudden draft the old newspapers on one of the oil-cloth covered tables went flying across the room, while the rain drove in and blackened the floor.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE DEVIL'S OWN NIGHT Hap Smith, the last to come in, opened the front door which the wind snatched from his hands and slammed violently against the wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hap Smith got the door shut and for a moment stood with his back against it, his two mail bags, a lean and a fat, tied together and flung over his shoulder, while he smote his hands together and laughed.
