adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
curbstonenounUS /ˈkɜːrbstoʊn/
a paving stone forming part of a curb
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
fellow-worshippers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
lamp-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ned!”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The occupant of the vehicle pulled up suddenly, leaned from the buggy, and said in an astonished tone:
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a brief glance he evidently recognized the driver, and stepping over the curbstone called in a brief authoritative voice:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was still gazing and apparently hesitating whether to retrace his steps, when a horse and buggy rapidly driven down the side street passed him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The male figure, however, after mingling with his fellow-worshippers to the corner of the block, stopped a moment under the lamp-post as if uncertain as to the turning, but really to cast a long, scrutinizing look towards the scattered umbrellas now almost lost in the opposite direction.
