used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
ApartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The runner came down the alley toward him.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
Glenarm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stopped the man and had some talk with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
ParadoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
PHYLLIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The runner came down the alley toward him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He stopped the man and had some talk with him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He stopped the man and had some talk with him.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The runner came down the alley toward him.
twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It struck him that the man might be a burglar, so he waited in the shadow of the building.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "ALWAYS, PHYLLIS" "Chuck" Ellis, reporter, testified that on his way home from the Press Club on the night of the twenty-third, he stopped at an alley on Glenarm Street to strike a light for his cigar.
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 Just as he lit the match he saw a man come out from the window of a room in the Paradox Apartments and run down the fire escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stopped the man and had some talk with him.
