used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
equally
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
AmennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He retired to his couch, but not to repose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He retired to his couch, but not to repose.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
I'll
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From this reading "Yes," said he, "I'll marry."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
take in marriage
From this reading "Yes," said he, "I'll marry."
moon-lit
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From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He retired to his couch, but not to repose.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
rappernounUS /ˈræpər/
someone who performs rap music
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
recently-formed
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From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading He retired to his couch, but not to repose.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading He retired to his couch, but not to repose.
revellernounUS /ˈrevələr/
a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said he, "I'll marry."
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
thronging
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From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time he had reached his own door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rapper was in his hand, and it fell with a heavy knock, as if sounding an "Amen" to his recently-formed resolution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had passed through one moon-lit street after another, occupied with his own reflections, unheeding alike the artless laugh of voice, the shout of the drunken reveller, and the noise and tumult of the thronging crowd which poured from one of the theatres.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said he, "I'll marry."
