used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the hour mentioned Burke appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the hour mentioned Burke appeared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
BURKEnounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
being one more than seven
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
Fanshawe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading At the hour mentioned Burke appeared.
a particular point in time
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
roomingverbUS /ˈruːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “room” — live and take one's meals at or in
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
carry out
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
UNBOSOMS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I retreated into a sheltering doorway, and watched him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
in or at the place that
From this reading I had since been kicking my heels opposite the rooming house where Alexander Burke had his lodgings.
which person or people
From this reading He stood for a moment upon the top step, darting quick glances up and down the street, and intently scanning the few pedestrians who were abroad at the time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BURKE UNBOSOMS Eight o'clock Thursday morning: an hour before, Fanshawe had heard with a sigh of relief that I would take his place that morning.
