used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
a line of approach
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
Estuban
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From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
Greg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
the act of departing
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
meeting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
not any; not one
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In short, a wholly unpromising prospect.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
SeventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, a wholly unpromising prospect.
make square
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
storm-doors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
StuyvesantnounUS /ˈstaɪvəsənt/
the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
unpromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈprɔːmɪsɪŋ/
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
From this reading In short, a wholly unpromising prospect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
UP-STAIRS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UP-STAIRS AND DOWN Leaving all cabs at home this time, they proceeded in couples by different streets to a rendezvous at the northeast corner of Stuyvesant Square.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We need an ax to get into this," said Estuban dejectedly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Greg and Estuban walked up First Avenue to Seventeenth, then west to the meeting-place, thus passing the house that was their objective.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In short, a wholly unpromising prospect.
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 Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Their examination of it revealed these salient facts: there was no light in any window; the basement windows were protected by iron bars, the basement door by an iron gate, while above, before the front door, heavy oak storm-doors were closed.
