AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
driver'snounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
reddening
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From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
serratedadjectiveUS /ˈsereɪtɪd/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
silhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading A man leaned from the driver's seat, and snatched the grip from his hand.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the big machine sprang forward at highest speed.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The clanging bell and the grinding motors of an early surface car drowned the sound of the automobile in his rear.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had reached Sixth Avenue, and was just passing one of the elevated pillars when a black touring car crept up behind him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading A reddening zone in the East silhouetted the serrated line of the distant elevated structure, as Shirley walked along the gray street, his thoughts busy with the possibilities of applying his new certainty.
