used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
handbagnounUS /ˈhændbæɡ/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "The Plaza Hotel," he ordered.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
open-mouthed
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From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "The Plaza Hotel," he ordered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
PlazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading "The Plaza Hotel," he ordered.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
the season of growth
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fischer threw him a dollar bill, caught up his handbag, and made for the entrance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The attendant, open-mouthed, ventured upon a mild protest.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He was the first passenger from the Washington Limited to reach the street and spring into a taxi.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Fischer, exactly one week after his nocturnal visit to Fourteenth Street, hurried out of the train at the Pennsylvania Station, almost tore the newspapers from the news stand, glanced through them one by one and threw them back.
