used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
your parents
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
how
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From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
immediately past
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
Martha
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From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
Marthy
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From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
not any; not one
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
ramificationsnounUS /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “ramification” — the act of branching out or dividing into branches
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
SakesnounUS /seɪks/
plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An hour later the twinkling light in the Downs house suddenly disappeared.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a little past nine, and the night was damp and still.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
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 As Martha Downs took a last look out of doors through her bedroom window she could see no other light; the neighbors had all gone to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They next discussed the Captain's appearance as he lay in state in the front room, a subject which, with its endless ramifications, would keep the whole neighborhood interested for weeks to come.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sakes alive, Marthy, how you do knock folks down with one hand an' set 'em up with t' other," chuckled Mr. Downs.
