used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
abortiveadjectiveUS /əˈbɔːrtɪv/
failing to accomplish an intended result
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
Alderman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
barracklike
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
blazoned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN DESFRAYNE’S PERPLEXITY.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
DESFRAYNE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN DESFRAYNE’S PERPLEXITY.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
one or the other of two
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
Joyner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
largessenounUS /lɑːrˈɡes/
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
PERPLEXITYnounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading CAPTAIN DESFRAYNE’S PERPLEXITY.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
SalmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A great barracklike edifice, more like a bank than a lawyer’s city abode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The midday sun made an abortive effort to struggle down between the tall rows of houses on either side of busy, hurrying Alderman’s Lane, glinting here and glancing there, showering royal largesse.
transverseadjectiveUS /trænzˈvɜːrs/
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
unimpededadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːdɪd/
not slowed or prevented
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
in or at the place that
From this reading The big building devoted to the offices of Messrs. Salmon, Joyner & Joyner was lying completely bathed in the golden radiance; for it occupied the corner, where the opening of a street running transverse allowed the glorious beams to descend unimpeded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wide flight of steps led up to a handsome swing door, on which a brightly burnished plate blazoned forth the name of the firm.
