used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Gerald's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
JealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
come together
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
on one occasion
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Paddington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
only a very short time before
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
