used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The chill of mist was in the air.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The chill of mist was in the air.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
DRAUGHTnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
Eustace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Eustace was waiting for them in the porch.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Eustace was waiting for them in the porch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chill of mist was in the air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
become covered with mist
From this reading The chill of mist was in the air.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
mountain-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chill of mist was in the air.
on one occasion
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Sir Eustace was waiting for them in the porch.
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Eustace was waiting for them in the porch.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE SECOND DRAUGHT They returned to the hotel by a circuitous route that brought them by a mountain-road into the village just below the hotel.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Sir Eustace was waiting for them in the porch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was rising as they ascended the final slope.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He helped his sister to alight, but she went by him at once with a rapt look as though she had not seen him.
