used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
divisible by two
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
Hammersley
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From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
Hammersley's
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From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
engage in
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
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 Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
overturningverbUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “overturn” — turn from an upright or normal position
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
a particular situation
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Hammersley buttoned his jacket and, carefully pushing back the shutter, peered out.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
move stealthily
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
soledadjective
having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
carry out
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he put the box of matches in his pocket and blew out the candle, overturning it on the floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUCCESS Hammersley’s first act was to take off his shoes and slip one into each pocket of his jacket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
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 The shutters of the window were closed, and if they were opened carefully the man in the garden below might not notice any change in the appearance of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were soled with rubber, but even that he feared would make a sound.
