used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
react verbally
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
ApartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
psychological suffering
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
drug-store
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From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
Kirby
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From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He passed a wretched night.
not any; not one
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
on one occasion
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
ParadoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed a wretched night.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
SixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY IN THE "NEWS" From a booth in a drug-store on Sixteenth Street Kirby telephoned the police that James Cunningham had been murdered at his home in the Paradox Apartments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stayed to answer no questions, but hung up at once.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distress that flooded his mind was due less to his own danger than to his anxiety for Rose.
Welton
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From this reading From a side door of the store he stepped out to Welton Street and walked to his hotel.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He passed a wretched night.
