used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
in the past
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
Atkins
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From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
Chris
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From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
drawing-room
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From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
MARIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
come together
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
a person, without saying who
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A moment ago she had been feeling desperately lonely, and longing for someone to come in, but a queer sort of fear came to her as she looked into young Atkins' eyes.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
hard to endure
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
at the time that
From this reading "When two friends meet in adverse hour, 'Tis like a sunbeam through a shower, A watery ray an instant seen And darkly closing clouds between."
in or at the place that
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
which person or people
From this reading It was Sunday, and Miss Chester had motored out into the country to see a friend who was sick.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Perhaps young Atkins knew this, for, at any rate there was a look of determination about him as he walked into the drawing-room, where Marie was pretending to read and trying to prevent herself from writing to Chris.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading MARIE was alone at home one afternoon when young Atkins called.
