used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
at or in the front
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
Benton's
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From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
the organ of sight
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
a long fixed look
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
Joe
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From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
set afire or burning
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
having a point
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
sauntering
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From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
Sh-h-h
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From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
do one's shopping
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
having a supporting base
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three boys, sauntering along one of the principal thoroughfares, stopped abruptly as one of their number called them to a halt and pointed on ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The night was warm and pleasant, and the passers-by moved leisurely, enjoying the sights, or pausing now and then to gaze in, as some object caught their eye.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
which person or people
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading HENRY BURNS MAKES A GIFT It was evening, and the streets of Benton's shopping section were lighted; the illumination of windows serving to display the attractions arranged therein to best advantage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Sh-h-h!" whispered young Joe Warren to his companions, his brother George and Bob White, "look at Henry Burns.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The object to which he pointed was a fourth youth, who was standing, with hands in his pockets, intently absorbed in the display in one of the shop windows.
