used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
Bookbindingnoun
the craft of binding books
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lacking funds
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
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no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
etc
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From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Outside, the rain was falling.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
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FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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having or given a form or shape
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
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InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
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jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
a room where books are kept
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MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
the time period between dawn and noon
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the rain was falling.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Outside, the rain was falling.
done under pressure
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
sewernounUS /ˈsuːər/
a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
do one's shopping
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to a small degree or extent
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story Author of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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look attentively
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not a heavy downpour which splashed cheerfully on umbrellas and formed swollen streams in the gutters, whence they rushed toward the sewer basins, carrying with them an accumulation of sticks, leaves and dirt.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That sound was the ticking of the watch in the hand of the dead woman.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading International Fiction Library Cleveland New York Press Of The Commercial Bookbinding Co. Cleveland There was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that fateful April morning.
