used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A MYSTERY.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always the Babbington case; everywhere the Babbington case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
Babbington
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From this reading “The Babbington case!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A MYSTERY.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “The Babbington case!”
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
to or in any or all places
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A MYSTERY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A MYSTERY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
others
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From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A MYSTERY.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the columns on the front page of every paper, morning and evening, was sure to be headed by those three words, or by others which conveyed precisely the same meaning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One heard those three words on the cars, in the streets, in the corridors of hotels, in parlors and dining rooms, across the breakfast table, in the lobby at the theater--everywhere one went one heard the repetition of those three words, “the Babbington case.”
