used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
anew
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
make calm or still
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
Danvers
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From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
else
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From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Well, go on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
how
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From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
It's
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From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
held up in the air
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
for more time
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
become covered with mist
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
not any; not one
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, go on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
express in words
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But promise me to stay close to the mainland and to put in to shore if the weather man looks too threatening."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's true, the fog has lifted," she admitted, gazing up anxiously at an overcast sky, "but after a calm like this we are sure to have a storm--how much of one it's hard to tell.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, go on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FURY OF THE STORM The next day the boys went off again in spite of Mrs. Danvers' entreaties to stay another night or two until the weather showed definite signs of clearing up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the boys were decided--saying that since the mist had lifted they had really no excuse for staying longer, and as Paul was evidently very anxious to get to his father, Mrs. Danvers had nothing else to do but to give in.
