used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
EARLSnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
one or the other of two
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
ETC
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From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
depressingly dark
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
immediately past
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
the local environment
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
in or at or to some place
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
plural of “story” — 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 The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
sunniest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
TANGLESnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
tiernounUS /tiːr/
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was neither bright nor sunny now, for twilight shrouded the giant city, and already its myriad lights twinkled through the gloom, in preparation for the coming hours of darkness.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The street was narrow and gloomy, branching off at right angles from a frequented thoroughfare, and the lofty uppermost stories, rising tier above tier, and closing in overhead, left but a narrow strip of heaven's blue visible to those below, even on the brightest and sunniest of days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was an old old house, situated somewhere near the central parts of London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dull indeed was this confined alley, with its old-fashioned buildings on either side, in the midst of which, on the right hand, at the farthest corner, stood the aged house already mentioned.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Old House in the City AUTHOR OF "WON AT LAST," "LIFE TANGLES," "EARLS OF THE VILLAGE," ETC.
