used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
(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 Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
AutomobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
a line of approach
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
make calm or still
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
Devondale
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From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
and nothing more
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
PedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little city of Devondale, Ohio, had shaken off for one night at least the air of aristocratic calm that normally distinguished it from the busy mill towns on its right and left.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
under normal conditions
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
vanguardnounUS /ˈvænɡɑːrd/
the leading units moving at the head of an army
From this reading Pedestrians, representing every class of the city's social life, jostled one another on the sidewalks as they hurried onward, following this vanguard.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Elm Avenue, its leading residence street, usually presented at this hour only an effect of watchful trees, dark shrubbery, shaded lamps, and remote domestic peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Automobiles poured through the wide gates of its various homes and joined a ceaseless procession of vehicles.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading Now, however, it had blossomed into a brilliant thoroughfare, full of light, color, and movement, on all of which the December stars winked down as if in intimate understanding.
