used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO SUPPER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
for the reason that
From this reading Not because he had lost his way.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
filibustersnounUS /ˈfɪləbʌstərz/
plural of “filibuster” — a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not because he had lost his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO SUPPER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
Kearney
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From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Not because he had lost his way.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not because he had lost his way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
sauntered
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From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading AN INVITATION TO SUPPER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO SUPPER.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Florence Kearney, parting from his new friends, the filibusters, sauntered forth upon the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On reaching the nearest corner he came to a stop, as if undecided which way to turn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His hotel was but three blocks off; and he had, during his short sojourn in the Crescent City, become acquainted with almost every part of it.
