used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
alivenessnoun
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
in addition
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The sidewalks were full, the saloons were busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
dissipateverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪt/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sidewalks were full, the saloons were busy.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
most important element
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
MexicalinounUS /ˌmeksɪˈkɑːli/
a city in northwestern Mexico near the California border
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
in motion
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
and nothing more
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
OwlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
by chance
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
on the contrary
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
Rogeen
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From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The sidewalks were full, the saloons were busy.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The sidewalks were full, the saloons were busy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Off this main street only a few lights served to reveal rather than dissipate the night.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But under the dimness Mexicali was alive--a moving, seething, passionate sort of aliveness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was perhaps an hour later that Bob Rogeen went down the main street of the Mexican town, also headed for the Owl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sidewalks were full, the saloons were busy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In and out of the meat shops or the small groceries occasionally a woman came and went.
