used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
CivicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
and nothing more
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
Machine-Rule
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From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
mass-meeting
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From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
negligentlyadverbUS /ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli/
in a negligent manner
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
opalescentadjective
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
ProtestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading He read the lettering reflectively as he blew out clouds of the fragrant, opalescent incense: "Protest Against Machine-Rule."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
segar
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From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
the season of growth
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
not in physical motion
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
Treadwell
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From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside was the spring sunshine and the smell of growing trees.
belonging to which person
From this reading Just across from the building stood the city's new Opera House, over whose ambitious entrance was still stretched a canvas sign advertising a mass-meeting held the evening before under the auspices of the Civic Club.
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 AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading AFTER A YEAR Lawrence Treadwell, the attorney, sat in his office negligently smoking a segar and staring down through the open window upon the busy thoroughfare beneath.
