used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
HEMMINGverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
mess-jacket
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From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
with low volume
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
that is looked for
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading His scarlet mess-jacket made a vivid spot of colour, in the softly illuminated room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
at the time that
From this reading He was busily occupied with the proofs of "The Colonel and the Lady," when his man rapped at the door and entered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HEMMING MEETS WITH A STRANGE RECEPTION Herbert Hemming sat alone in his room, while his brother officers sought their pleasure in divers companies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Nothing more," said the captain, without looking up.
writing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His writing-table was drawn close to the fire.
