used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading STARTLING CATASTROPHE.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
immediately past
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
Napyank
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From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
O'DONNELL
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From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
obscuration
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From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
with speed
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING CATASTROPHE.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY O’DONNELL AND HIS LOVE ADVENTURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not much probability of a storm, but it was certain regarding the obscuration of the moon and the approaching darkness.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Napyank, on the whole, was inclined to regret this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the last hour the sky had been rapidly becoming overcast, and a thick fog was gathering over the river, which beyond doubt would enclose our friends in impenetrable gloom.
