used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
move towards
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
betokened
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From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
terminate
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
cock-crow
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From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
don't
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From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
Doña
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From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
FOOTSTEPnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
set up or found
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
greynessnoun
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
guitarsnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːrz/
plural of “guitar” — a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
How
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From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
the sound of laughing
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
Luisa's
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From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The negro quarter was wrapped in silence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
on one occasion
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
and nothing more
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The negro quarter was wrapped in silence.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
slumbered
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From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
moving very fast
From this reading The swift rustling of a rat, a distant cock-crow from the sleeping city, were the only sounds to break the stillness of the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The negro quarter was wrapped in silence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A FOOTSTEP IN THE LANE The moon had paled and a greyness in the sky, as we hurried down the hill, betokened the approach of day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At length the city had sunk to rest; the port slumbered and in the red light quarter behind the docks the laughter and the guitars were stilled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How through that maze of mean streets and lanes I found the way back to Doña Luisa's cabin I don't know; but I expect that a kind of instinct for marking a route once traversed, which, with me, is inborn, stood me in good stead.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The negro quarter was wrapped in silence.
