used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
Blodget's
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From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
move gently or carefully
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Seducer’s Terrible End.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
the organ of sight
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
set up or found
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
Francisco
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From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
San
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From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
Seducer's
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From this reading The Seducer’s Terrible End.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
semi-obscurity
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From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Seducer’s Terrible End.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seducer’s Terrible End.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A few nights after Blodget’s escape found him walking the streets of San Francisco, but disguised as he thought too effectually to be recognized by any eye, however sharp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a cloud upon Blodget’s brow as he emerged from the court into the semi-obscurity of Montgomery street, and his mind was evidently ill at ease.
at the time that
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He tried to hum a fashionable opera air when he had walked a little distance, but there seemed something in his throat which choked him, and the sounds died upon his lips.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then he quickened his pace, when a young female emerged from a street which he was passing, and laid her hand upon his arm.
