used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
a line of approach
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
Dragg
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From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
set afire or burning
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sign over the door of the store advertised the place as the “Imperial Emporium.”
a full supply
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
shadow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
get rid of
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
tarred-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing bashful about the names picked in Royal City!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A lantern, hung on the corner of a building containing a store, lighted up a sign, “Empire Avenue.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The windows of the “Imperial Hotel” shed plenty of light upon the sidewalk in front of it, and I caught sight of Dragg hurrying past as if he wished to be swallowed up in the shadow’s on the other side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fairly huge structure with tarred-paper outer walls was indicated by its sign as being the “Imperial Hotel.”
