used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
don't
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From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
a boy or man
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
set up or found
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
a young female
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
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 The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
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 "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
a particular point in time
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
snowboundadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊbaʊnd/
confined or shut in by heavy snow
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I fancy I hear the other fellow and his girl coming down the stairs at this moment."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
male cat
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GHOST THAT REALLY WALKED It did seem absurd, in spite of the fact that they were snowbound in a "haunted house."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He threw himself back in a mocking attitude, while Tom bowed to the "girl coming down the stairs."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big automobile lamps glared brilliantly from the mantel, and Tom, with Nat, found another place to rest--on the long, low bench that formed a really artistic seat at the foot of the broad stairway.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Many a gay fellow has rested here, between the dances, don't you think?" asked Nat.
