used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
a line of approach
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
Baxter
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From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
Bobbie
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From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
a quick look
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
Manlikeadjective
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
NEEDLEnounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
and nothing more
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
that is looked for
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
two-hour
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From this reading THE POISONED NEEDLE That afternoon Burke improved his time, during a two-hour respite, to hunt for a birthday present for Mary.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
in or at the place that
From this reading Manlike, he was shy of shops, so he sought one of the big department stores on Sixth Avenue, where he instinctively felt that everything under the sun could be bought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
which person or people
From this reading "Who was that?" he thought, and then remembered: Baxter.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As Bobbie paused before one of the big display windows on the sidewalk he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was that instinct which one only half realizes in a brief instant, yet which leaves a strong reaction of memory.
