used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
lacking funds
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
Calvert
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From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
without deviation
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
divisible by two
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a social unit living together
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
set up or found
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
Loyd's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
musenounUS /mjuːz/
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he gained his room, he found a letter for him in Loyd’s hand.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
only a very short time before
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
at the time that
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
belonging to which person
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was loth to part in an angry spirit, or even in coldness, with one in whose companionship I have passed so many happy hours, and for whom I feel, notwithstanding what has passed between us, a sincere interest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading IT was late at night when Calvert left the villa, but, instead of rowing directly back to the little inn, he left his boat to drift slowly in the scarce perceptible current of the lake, and wrapping himself in his cloak, lay down to muse or to sleep.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was just as day broke that he awoke, and saw that he had drifted within a few yards of his quarters, and in a moment after he was on shore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It ran thus: “I waited up all night to see you before I started, for I have been suddenly summoned home by family circumstances.
