used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
else
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From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had promised to be waiting for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
of great significance or value
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
Mathilde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
Pete
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From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Their plans were simple.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised to be waiting for her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Their plans were simple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their plans were simple.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was a more important occasion than the meeting in the museum and more terrifying, too.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had promised to be waiting for her.
migratory
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their plans were simple.
at the time that
From this reading When Mathilde emerged from the subway into the sunlight of City Hall Park, Pete was nowhere to be seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had spent several minutes wandering in the subterranean labyrinth which threatened to bring her to Brooklyn Bridge and nowhere else, so she was a little late for her appointment; and yet Pete was not there.
