used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
the act of giving
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
immediately past
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
MaltverbUS /mɔːlt/
treat with malt or malt extract
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
mommanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
and nothing more
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
steamer's
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From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I felt safe, for criticism of the Rhine is absorbing matter for conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a special situation
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I slipped away before momma had time to announce and explain her disappointments, but I heard her begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
a Caucasian
From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
windows-blinds
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From this reading White windows-blinds in a robber castle on the Rhine I did not expect to see."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The steamer's custom of giving one stewed plums with chicken is an affront to civilisation to last a good twenty minutes by myself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There was only one thing that disappointed me," Mrs. Malt was saying at the dinner table of the Cologne hotel, "and that wasn't so much what you would call a disappointment as a surprise.
