used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hullo!" he said at last.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
lacking funds
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
CirclingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo!" he said at last.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
immediately past
From this reading "Hullo!" he said at last.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
go away from a place
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
most important element
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
not any; not one
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
in the near future
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hullo!" he said at last.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
in the near future
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
SWEDE'S
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From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Circling round a few blocks and regaining the main street a little below the hotel, he entered the telegraph office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There his haste seemed to leave him.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He stood watching the clerk a few minutes, but the latter paid no attention to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE SWEDE'S TELEGRAM As soon as the shadows hid the young man's retreating form from the Swede's watchful eye, that individual quickened his pace and presently broke into a run.
