used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
AFFLICTIONnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading HARRISON IN AFFLICTION.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
on or to one side
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
casteth
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From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
HARRISONnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading HARRISON IN AFFLICTION.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARRISON IN AFFLICTION.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
the force of workers available
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
go across or through
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
Slothfulnessnoun
a disinclination to work or exert yourself
From this reading "Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep."
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
having a supporting base
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
in a strange manner
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IT was nothing unusual for Harrison to see a company of men standing idly at the door of the block in which his father hired three rooms; but as he ran joyfully up the steps he thought their manner strangely subdued, as they stood solemnly aside to let him pass.
which person or people
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the first floor a woman who had always been kind to him suddenly came out of her apartment and pulled him in.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Poor child!" said she, "trouble has come to your mother.
