used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
Culligore's
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From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
Fairspeckle's
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From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
determined
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
SHEI
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From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His coat collar was turned up and the brim of his soft hat was pulled low over his forehead.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Taking Culligore's warning to heart, he had resolved not to endanger his project by running unnecessary risks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHEI STRIKES A fine drizzle was in the air and the street lights emitted a blurred and languid sheen.
Whipple
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From this reading For an hour The Gray Phantom had been pacing the sidewalk across the street from the Whipple Hotel, impatiently waiting for the lights in Mr. Fairspeckle's suite to go out.
