used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
ANTONYnounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
set up or found
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
GLOVEnounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had recognized her instantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had recognized her instantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had recognized her instantly.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
leaf-mould
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From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
not any; not one
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had recognized her instantly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
having a supporting base
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
a special situation
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
Trix's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading ANTONY FINDS A GLOVE Trix's appearance at the door in the wall had fairly dumbfounded Antony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the amazing thing was that she was exactly as he had seen her in his dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her announcement had carried the dream sense further, and it was with a queer feeling of intense disappointment that he found no one standing outside the gate.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was nothing but the silent deserted wood and the mound of leaf-mould.
