used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
Early-Victorian
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From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
milk-cart
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From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
milkmannounUS /ˈmɪlkmæn/
someone who delivers milk
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
a particular point in time
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
non-flirtatious
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From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
punctilionoun
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
Romney
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From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
slumbered
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From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Romney Place slumbered in the afternoon sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
unclattering
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From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
upstretched
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From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A Persian cat, walking across the roadway, stopped in the middle, after the manner of cats, and leisurely made her toilette.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
at the time that
From this reading When he had finished his round and disappeared by the church, the street was empty for a moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A milk-cart progressed discreetly from door to door, and the milkman handed the cans to hands upstretched from areas with unclattering and non-flirtatious punctilio.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Most of the blinds of the Early-Victorian houses were drawn, symbols of quietude within.
