from one side of something to the other
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
(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 To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
arc-lamp
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From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
clothing in general
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
curbstonenounUS /ˈkɜːrbstoʊn/
a paving stone forming part of a curb
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
Etc
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From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
not any; not one
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
SealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
sightlessadjective
lacking sight
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
SympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
threadbareadjectiveUS /ˈθredber/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Author of "Under Sealed Orders," "Rod of the Lone Patrol," Etc.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His sightless eyes were turned toward the passing throng, and his head was slightly bent in an expectant attitude.
wheezyadjective
having a tone of a reed instrument
From this reading But the hand that drew the wheezy bow across the strings of the violin often faltered, and the broken music, instead of attracting, repelled the crowds.
a Caucasian
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading The light from the large arc-lamp overhead, exposed the old man's thin white hair, withered face and threadbare clothes.
WrestlersnounUS /ˈreslərz/
plural of “wrestler” — combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading To All True Wrestlers this book is Sympathetically Dedicated There was no room for him on the sidewalk, so he took up his position beyond the curbstone.
