used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What place can this be?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What place can this be?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading RALPH IN THE CITY.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
set up or found
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RALPH IN THE CITY.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
engage in
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "What place can this be?"
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From this reading RALPH IN THE CITY.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RALPH IN THE CITY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What place can this be?"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hardly knowing what to make of such rough and unexpected treatment, Ralph staggered toward a large gateway close at hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He passed through and found himself on a narrow and dirty street, at the upper end of which were a number of tenement houses and saloons.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Where in the world am I?" he murmured to himself, as he passed his hand over his forehead, from which the bandage had slipped.
