used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
dearly loved
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
comfortlessadjective
without comfort
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
daknounUS /dæk/
East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
Duranta
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From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
a quick look
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
set afire or burning
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
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 Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
by chance
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As he passed, he could hear the click of the billiard balls and the sound of merry laughter.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhere in those lighted rooms was Honor Bright, perhaps, shedding the sunshine of her presence on her friends!
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
at the time that
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DIFFICULT TASK The sun had long set and a grey dusk had fallen when Dalton, weary and despondent, returned to the Station after a dull round of inspection during which he had occupied comfortless _dak_ bungalows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Lights were appearing in many windows and were to be seen streaming from the reception rooms of the Club, where guests for the gala week were being entertained.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading His eyes strained wistfully to catch a glimpse of the beloved form, but in vain, for the Duranta hedge effectually obscured the view.
