used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
canyon-like
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From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
a young female
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
the act of departing
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
HYPNOTICadjectiveUS /hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
of or relating to hypnosis
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
linkingverbUS /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
hear with intention
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
Queensborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
try to get or reach
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
spanningverbUS /ˈspænɪŋ/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
the season of growth
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
having a supporting base
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
steepedverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The girl, beautiful to an extreme, both in face and form, stood clutching the railing with a convulsive grip.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all this was lost to the girl standing at the promenade rail of the Queensborough Bridge, that massive structure spanning the East River, linking Brooklyn with New York.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
tugboatsnounUS /ˈtʌɡboʊts/
plural of “tugboat” — a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading THE HYPNOTIC VICTIM The early spring sun was riding low in the heavens, going westward to seek its rest.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
which person or people
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Above the city rose the hum of industry and from the rivers the saucy whistles of tugboats, with their heavy laden barges, were telling those who would listen that they, too, were doing their bit.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The haze of twilight was creeping in upon the city from across the bay and the canyon-like streets of lower New York were already steeped in shadow.
