used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
at any time
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
an act that fails
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
a boy or man
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
mutedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtɪd/
in a softened tone
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
in or at or to some place
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
not in physical motion
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had not dared to lose faith that somewhere down there, in that brimming human river, still existed the sweetest little sister a fellow ever had.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading For I had come to the end of two months of ceaseless search—and consistent, unvarying failure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had a soothing influence of which I was badly in need that night.
belonging to which person
From this reading to My Sister whose help and encouragement brought it to a happy ending this book is affectionately dedicated High on the roof of the apartment house, in the darkness, the insatiable, ceaseless murmur of the city came hushed and muted to my ears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I leaned against the parapet, staring out over the glow of clashing lights below and letting the breeze touch my face with its gentle fingers.
