used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
for the reason that
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
Christmas-eve
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From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Lascar had done his work well.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
Fewster
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From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
set up or found
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
inflameverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪm/
cause inflammation in
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
Joshua'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːəz/
possessive form of “joshua” — (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
Lascarnoun
an East Indian sailor
From this reading The Lascar had done his work well.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
MarvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
make reference to
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
on one occasion
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
express in words
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
and nothing more
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The mere mention of Joshua's name was sufficient to inflame him; and he had at once refused her in a lofty manner, saying that he had another engagement for the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon that same Christmas-eve Solomon Fewster sat in his room a moody unhappy man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Lascar had done his work well.
at the time that
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had refused the invitation which Mrs. Marvel had given him to join the Christmas party, simply because, when she invited him, she happened to say something in joyful tones of Joshua's expected return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Lascar had done his work well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was alone; but if angry thought could have found palpable shape, the room would have been thronged with ugly forms.
