adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading He accosted Lapelle, inquiring: "Is that the tavern, Mister?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The swarthy man approached slowly, unconcernedly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
Barry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
CONCERNINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading He accosted Lapelle, inquiring: "Is that the tavern, Mister?"
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He accosted Lapelle, inquiring: "Is that the tavern, Mister?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
Lapelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
MainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He accosted Lapelle, inquiring: "Is that the tavern, Mister?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
OstensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
TEMPESTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
unconcernedlyadverb
in an unconcerned manner
From this reading The swarthy man approached slowly, unconcernedly.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Barry Lapelle came out of the tavern at the stroke of eight and walked eastward a few paces, halting at the dark open lot between Johnson's place and Smith's store beyond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading CONCERNING TEMPESTS AND INDIANS Shortly after dark that evening, the tall, swarthy man who had come up on the Paul Revere sauntered slowly up and down that part of Main Street facing the Court House.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Ostensibly he was inspecting store windows along the way, but in reality he was on the lookout for a man he had agreed to meet at a point just above the tavern,--a casual meeting, it was to appear, and between two strangers.
