used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
anew
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
without stop or interruption
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
placed crosswise
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
down-pour
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From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
ejaculations
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From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
feigningnounUS /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
gaslights
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From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
HideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
set afire or burning
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
a particular point in time
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
and nothing more
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
not in physical motion
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
Theobald's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The instant I had overheard these strange ejaculations I crossed the road and hurried on round the corner out of sight, in order that they should not detect me following them; but, watching their return, I turned again and went after them into Theobald's Road.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At the end of the short thoroughfare they turned and walked back past the house, feigning, however, not to notice the lighted window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On through the rain they trudged in the direction of Oxford Street, wet to the skin, for the down-pour still continued without cessation, and the pavements shone beneath the gaslights.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I had seen plays in which a woman's despair was depicted, but never had I witnessed real despair until that moment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hideous is the only word that describes it.
