used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
BASILnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
cross-roads
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From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
one or the other of two
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
footboardnoun
a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
LEPERnounUS /ˈlepər/
a person afflicted with leprosy
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
provided with artificial light
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
Malinkoff
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From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
MONASTERYnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading THE MONASTERY OF ST.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MONASTERY OF ST.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
and nothing more
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "A signal," said Malinkoff, "probably to notify our capture."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
that is looked for
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MONASTERY OF ST.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MONASTERY OF ST.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning to the left, the car swung into a road narrower and less comfortable for the passengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BASIL THE LEPER He gave an order to the soldiers, and the barrier was removed, then he struck a match and lit a flare which burnt a dazzling red flame for half a minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few minutes later, with a soldier on either footboard, and the officer sitting beside the chauffeur, the car sped through the night, checking only before it came to the cross-roads which Malinkoff had sought for.
