Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

(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 One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

replying

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

on or to one side

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

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From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

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From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

in motion

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

according to the clock

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

not in physical motion

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

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From this reading One by one lights had twinkled out in all the little two-story-and-dormer-windowed houses on the block,—in all but one.

not set afire or burning

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE HOUSE IN CHARLTON STREET It was five o'clock and a very dull, dark afternoon in Charlton Street.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading An answering wave saluted them from between the parted curtains.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading At ten minutes past five precisely, two trim girl-figures turned the corner of Varick Street, hurried down the block, raced up the steps of this same house, and waved frantically at the dark windows.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

a Caucasian

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The parlor windows of this house were still unlit, but behind the flower-box in one of them a hand could be seen moving aside the white curtains at frequent intervals and a dim face peering anxiously into the dusk.