used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
AEgeanadjectiveUS /ɪˈdʒiːən/
of or relating to or characteristic of the prehistoric Aegean civilization
From this reading But Mr. Spenlove did not look long at the AEgean.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
burnt-outadjective
exhausted as a result of longtime stress
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
cigarette-case
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From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
corpsesnounUS /ˈkɔːrpsəz/
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
placed crosswise
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Mr. Spenlove did not look long at the AEgean.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
hammeredadjectiveUS /ˈhæmərd/
shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
laid-out
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From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
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 He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Mr. Spenlove did not look long at the AEgean.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Mr. Spenlove did not look long at the AEgean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
having a point
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
satiricallyadverb
in a satirical manner
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
Spenlove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
swivelled
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From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Spenlove, sitting forward in his deck chair, felt in his pocket for his cigarette-case and looked round satirically into the profound shadow of the awning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
precisely as stated
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He still preserved the appearance of a man talking to himself, but the fancy crossed his mind, as he glanced at the long horizontal forms in the deck chairs, that he was addressing a company of laid-out corpses.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The air was very still, but a light breeze on the open water beyond the nets, and the full splendour of a circular moon, reminded him of an immense sheet of hammered silver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He swivelled round a little and pointed with the burnt-out match at the large plain building he had indicated at the beginning of his story.
