used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The door opened into blackness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
egg-beater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
set up or found
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
four-room
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From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
jumbledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmbəld/
in utter disorder
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
latch-key
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
provided with artificial light
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened into blackness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He gave an irritated groan and groped about for matches, in the search striking his hip sharply against the corner of the dining table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
push forcefully
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
male cat
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
in or at the place that
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR Tom lived in the district below West Fourteenth Street, where, to the bewildered explorer venturing for the first time into that region, the jumbled streets seem to have been laid out by an egg-beater.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A match found and the gas lit, he sat down in the sitting-room to await his wife's coming.
wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading It was almost six o'clock when, hungry and wrathful, he thrust his latch-key into the door of his four-room flat.
