used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
gotten under control
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
GARAY
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From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
the act of departing
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
hear with intention
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
Tayoga
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From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF GARAY Robert paused a few moments in the hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
unshutteredadjective
not provided with shutters or having the shuttered open
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sounds of voices came from the dining room, showing that the supper was still in progress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in their secrets now, and he strolled toward the large room that contained the chest of drawers.
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 A dim light from an unshuttered window shone into the apartment and it was in his mind to wait there for Tayoga, but he stopped suddenly at the door and stared in astonishment.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He thought of going back there to listen to the talk, but he reflected that the time for youth at the table had passed.
