used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
cobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
a female human offspring
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the place.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
immediately past
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
attach to a support
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
go across or through
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This is the place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
do one's shopping
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
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 Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
carry out
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing indicates poverty; but order and neatness preside over the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
Vlierbeck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Suppose that we too take a trip in fancy to Nancy, in France, in search of poor De Vlierbeck and his daughter.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Let us wind through an immense number of narrow streets in the quarter known as the Old Town and at last halt at the door of an humble cobbler.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pass through the shop, mount the staircase; another story yet; open that door, and here we are.
