used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
a line of approach
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
clubroomnoun
a room used for the activities of a club
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
CosmosnounUS /ˈkɑːz.moʊs/
The universe seen as a well-ordered whole governed by rational nature.
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
divisible by two
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
the organ of sight
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
the act of giving
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
conformity or harmony
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
most important element
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
the force of workers available
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
semi-darkness
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From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
in or at the place that
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His sallow complexion had taken on a muddy hue in the semi-darkness of the room, giving his face the appearance of a compact shadow outlined against the heavy brown leather chair in which he sat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From where they sat the two men could observe the endless procession in the street, while keeping an eye on the door leading from the room into the main corridor of the big clubhouse.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At a window of the Cosmos Club, overlooking Fifth avenue, two men were seated.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was dusk, and thick shadows filled the unlighted clubroom, concealing the faces of the men from the countless eyes of the men and women passing in parade beneath the window.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading One of the men--the younger of the two--appeared uneasy over something, even rebellious at times.
