used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
how long something has existed
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
blissfullyadverbUS /ˈblɪsfəli/
in a blissful manner
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
divisible by two
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
give expression to
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
Godfrey
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From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
Godfrey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
Grady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
not any; not one
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
and nothing more
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
outrageouslyadverbUS /ˌaʊˈtreɪdʒəsli/
in a very offensive manner
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
oversleptverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈslept/
inflected form of “oversleep” — sleep longer than intended
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
photographersnounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
done under pressure
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I promised myself a happy half hour in reading Godfrey's story!
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
express in words
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST ACT OF THE DRAMA I overslept, next morning, so outrageously that it was not until I had got a seat in a subway express that I had time to open my paper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
at the time that
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the city moved on, as yet blissfully unconscious of the sensation which would be sprung with the first afternoon editions, and over which reporters and artists and photographers were even now, no doubt, labouring.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My first glance was for the big head that would tell of the diamond robbery; and then I realised that no morning paper would have a word of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading For the robbery was only a few hours old--and yet, it seemed to me an age had passed since that moment when Godfrey had rushed in upon Grady and me.
