used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
exhale hard
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
terminate
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
placed crosswise
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
become covered with mist
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
Montella
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From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
not any; not one
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
Patricia's
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From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
except for; apart from
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
only a very short time before
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
SerpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
make steady
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Montella did not go straight home in spite of Patricia’s injunction.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading With no sound to break the stillness, save the echo of his own tread and the rumble of far-off traffic, he was able to steady his nerves.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moore’s Bill had given him a blow from which he could not easily recover; but on due consideration he came to the conclusion that he had been unwise to have so openly displayed his agitation.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He turned into the park, and crossed over to the Serpentine, scarcely knowing whither his steps were tending.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A slight mist hung over the water, and the air was chilly with the raw dampness of November.
