used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
(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 SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
beershops
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From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
make calm or still
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
CARROL
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From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
croaked
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From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
every person
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
the organ of sight
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
gaspsnounUS /ɡæsps/
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
the force of workers available
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The evening had come and all was noise, hurry, and excitement.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
Norah
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From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
the local environment
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
SHEILA
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From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
hurting
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Here in the poorer parts of the city, in the crooked lanes and straggling alleys, were dirt, darkness, and drunkenness.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading A thousand smells greeted the nostrils, a thousand noises grated on the ears; lights flared brightly in the beershops; fights started at the corners; ballad singers croaked out their songs; intoxicated men fell in the gutters; policemen stood at every turning, their helmets glistening, their faces calm, their eyes watchful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her feet were sore, her breath came in short, sudden gasps as she took her way into dark closes and climbed creaking stairs; and never were her efforts rewarded by success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHEILA CARROL I Norah travelled through the streets all day, looking for her friend and fearing that every eye was fixed on her, that everybody knew the secret which she tried to conceal.
