used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
set up or found
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
a young female
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Roxy's Rents, isn't it?"
isn't
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From this reading "This is Roxy's Rents, isn't it?"
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is Roxy's Rents, isn't it?"
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
go across or through
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
RentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied the girl.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
Roxy's
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From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Roxy's Rents, isn't it?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
which person or people
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
woe-stricken
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From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As they issued from the hooded portal of Roxy's Rents, a woe-stricken woman approached the alley, and looked wearily around.
a late time of life
From this reading Dark as was the night, and though years had passed since she had visited the locality, she had found her way without inquiry; but her steps faltered at the entrance to the narrow court, and her manner was that of one who was uncertain of the errand she had undertaken.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied the girl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To resolve her doubts, she accosted a young girl about to pass her:
