used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
ChownounUS /tʃaʊ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
having made preparations
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
set up or found
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
PownounUS /paʊ/
a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
SUNKENadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading SUNKEN TREASURE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading SUNKEN TREASURE.
unimprovedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpruːvd/
not made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially not made ready for use or marketing
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
(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 The location we may as well state was up in the Bronx, beyond Port Morris docks--we do not care to be more definite.
at the time that
From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the evening when Ed Butler arrived at his sister's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
which person or people
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Entering the house after a few words with Mrs. Pow Chow, who seemed disposed to shield her husband from blame, charging that Ed "struck him first," and so on, the three found themselves seated in the kitchen.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was back of a little strip of water front which as yet remained unimproved.
