used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
(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 It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
a quick look
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
immediately past
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
Luscombe
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From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
others
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From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
Rathbone
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From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
Ryland
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From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
cut with a saw
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last she saw from her basement (the "tank," as her friends called it) a glimpse on the pavement of a pair of feet that she knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She hastened to prepare herself for his visit.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the feet of Mr. John Ryland Rathbone.
which person or people
From this reading It is obvious that people who live in a basement must look at life from a different point of view from all others.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A PROPOSAL Miss Luscombe was looking out of the window, looking up to the street, waiting.
