used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
bathrobenounUS /ˈbæθroʊb/
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Kelly, what brings you to our door in the glooming?"
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
gloomingadjective
depressingly dark
From this reading Kelly, what brings you to our door in the glooming?"
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "What, ho!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kelly, what brings you to our door in the glooming?"
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
immediately past
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Kelly, what brings you to our door in the glooming?"
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
Raymond's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He flung the door open and disclosed the hazy features of Kelly Jones, peering at him through the November fog.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
someone who visits
From this reading Bill jumped from bed as the rattle of the latch announced the arrival of a visitor.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, ho!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without waiting for the formality of more than a bathrobe, Rosy Raymond's last birthday gift to him, he bolted down the stairs and across the office.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Kelly, what brings you to our door in the glooming?"
