used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
anew
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUR NIGHT AT MARTINIQUE.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
command with authority
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
put on clothes
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
the act of giving
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
Kitts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
MARTINIQUEnounUS /mɑːrtɪˈniːk/
an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France
From this reading OUR NIGHT AT MARTINIQUE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
come together
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OUR NIGHT AT MARTINIQUE.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR NIGHT AT MARTINIQUE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He murmured something about being glad to see me again, but did not attempt a prolonged conversation.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
carry out
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I encountered him on deck, before I had been down to dress, as I went out to take a view of the island of St. Kitts.
Wesson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course I had to meet Wesson in the morning; and as I could assign no reason for the distrust which I felt, I had to choose between giving him the cut direct and putting on an air of coolness without a real affront.
but in spite of that
From this reading He evidently had not yet ascertained that I was his roommate.
