used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
Brinkman
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From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
despatch-box
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From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
EamesnounUS /iːmz/
United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
How
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From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
engage in
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
not any; not one
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
move hurridly
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
silhouetteverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwet/
project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not an expert at this sort of game, but fortunately there was not much to be done.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited until the street corner hid the fugitive from view, then crammed on his soft hat and followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
at the time that
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
which person or people
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
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 How Eames Spent the Evening Eames stood behind the window of the passage into the bar parlour, making sure that there was no light behind him to show a silhouette.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Brinkman would obviously make for the garage, and when he had passed through the open doors of it, it would be easy for him, Eames, to slink up behind and post himself outside the gateway to prevent a sudden rush.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, there was no doubt, it was Brinkman who had stepped out into the twilight of the street; Brinkman with a despatch-box in his hand; Brinkman on the run.
