used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are there many more steps?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
the act of giving
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
hollowlyadverb
in a hollow manner
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
and nothing more
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
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 "Are there many more steps?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Are there many more steps?"
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
Scarlett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
SmellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are there many more steps?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Perhaps it is one when we get to the bottom, and full of old wine."
(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 "Come along," said Scarlett, in a low voice; and, holding the candle well before him, he began to descend the narrow steps, the distance from side to side being precisely the same as before.
at the time that
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fred did as he was told, the rusty hinges giving forth another dismal groan, which seemed to echo hollowly and then to die away.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading "Smells cold and damp," whispered Fred, when they had descended about twenty steps; "just like a wine cellar."
