used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How are you stacking up?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
power to direct or determine
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, ‘Hombre’!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
HombrenounUS /ˈhɑːmbrə/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Here, ‘Hombre’!
How
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From this reading How are you stacking up?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
Loring
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From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
not any; not one
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
Phœnix
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From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
resting-place
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From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
stackingverbUS /ˈstækɪŋ/
-ing form of “stack” — load or cover with stacks
From this reading How are you stacking up?
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen Loring sat on the edge of the sidewalk, his feet in the gutter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
except if; if not
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading How are you stacking up?
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was staring vacantly at the other side of the street, completely oblivious of his surroundings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one would select a Phœnix sidewalk as an attractive resting-place, unless, like Loring, he were compelled by circumstances over which he had ceased to have control.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How are you stacking up?
