used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
Count's
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From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Strange to say, Oswald found his cousin's room locked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
the act of departing
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
set up or found
From this reading Strange to say, Oswald found his cousin's room locked.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Strange to say, Oswald found his cousin's room locked.
most important element
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
express in words
From this reading Strange to say, Oswald found his cousin's room locked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange to say, Oswald found his cousin's room locked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
in the direction of
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
precisely as stated
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather on the following day proved more propitious than had been expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
in or at the place that
From this reading At a very early hour Oswald left his room and turned his steps towards the main building, where the Count's apartments were situated.
which person or people
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Though it did not clear up brightly, there was a cessation of the snowfall and the mists had disappeared, so that the morning seemed to promise a somewhat overcast, but, on the whole, fine day, favourable to sport and sportsmen.
but in spite of that
From this reading None of the guests were visible as yet, but downstairs the servants were busy preparing for the departure of the gentlemen, who were to set out immediately after breakfast.
