adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
chestsnounUS /tʃests/
plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
curionounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊ/
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The flimsy outside door went down quickly.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading The flimsy outside door went down quickly.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
HepadjectiveUS /hep/
informed about the latest trends
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
HurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The flimsy outside door went down quickly.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The flimsy outside door went down quickly.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
rookeries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
SingverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hurried though it was, the raid on the Hep Sing joint had been carefully prepared by O’Connor.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The flimsy outside door went down quickly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All had faded away even before the axes began to swing on the basement door which had the appearance of a storeroom for the shop above.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A moment before the windows of the dwellings above the restaurant had been full of people.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house we were after was one of the oldest of the rookeries, with a gaudy restaurant on the second floor, a curio shop on the street level, while in the basement all that was visible was a view of a huge and orderly pile of tea chests.
