Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

later than; following

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

a line of approach

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

travel across or pass over

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

inflected form of “dot” — scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

a large indefinite number

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

worried and uneasy

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

the bank of a river

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

brilliantly clever

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

without speaking

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A short distance behind the bus, a limousine rolled down the cross street leisurely, silently.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE COUNTERFEIT FIVE It was still early in the evening, but a little after nine o'clock.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Fifth Avenue bus wended its way, jouncing its patrons, particularly those on the top seats, across town, and turned into Riverside Drive.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading As the lights of passing craft on the Hudson and a myriad scintillating, luminous points dotting the west shore came into view, Jimmie Dale rose impulsively from his seat on the top of the bus, descended the little circular iron ladder at the rear, and dropped off into the street.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It was only a few blocks farther to his residence on the Drive, and the night was well worth the walk; besides, restless, disturbed, and perplexed in mind, the walk appealed to him.