used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
intentionally conceived
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
being one more than seven
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
only a very short time before
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
a message received and understood
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
and nothing more
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
move hurridly
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
having a supporting base
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
express in words
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I asked David for information as we proceeded, stating that I was unable to read the signs, as I was acquainted only with the old alphabet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, standing on the middle platform of what seemed to be one of the principal streets and traveled at a speed of about eight miles an hour, I looked about me with increasing astonishment.
at the time that
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know which attracted my attention more, the crowds or the buildings.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STRANGERS’ HOUSE During my brief journeys through the streets earlier in the day I had been too conscious of my surprise and perplexity to examine my surroundings with any concentration of mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Seeing his incredulity, I added: “When you are willing, I shall be glad to tell you my history, though I shall hardly hope to be believed.
