used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sang Huin, on impulse, followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
Huin
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From this reading Sang Huin, on impulse, followed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Sang Huin, on impulse, followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
intermissionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
the act of departing
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
marginallyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəli/
in a marginal manner
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sang Huin, on impulse, followed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
and nothing more
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
others
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From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
ruminatedverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪtɪd/
past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Sang Huin, on impulse, followed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
stalkernounUS /ˈstɔːkər/
someone who walks with long stiff strides
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His actions seemed that of a stalker although this seeming, this appearance, was only ruminated on by himself.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During an intermission, while others were leaving, the stranger got up and left with his dog.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading If he were troubled by the peculiarity of his actions, he was only marginally reassured by the fact that they were not witnessed.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Without yearning for a cigarette, he lit one in the lobby and waited at the entry of the bathroom.
