used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
anew
From this reading But Kostakes did not calmly try again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kostakes did not calmly try again.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But Kostakes did not calmly try again.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
Kostakes
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From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
Panayota
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
express in words
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But Kostakes did not calmly try again.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
unyieldingadjectiveUS /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having thus given vent in a slight degree to his boiling passion, he again tried the key, swearing to himself meanwhile in Greek--that language being in every way more satisfactory than Turkish in a crisis demanding profanity.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He threw his weight pettishly against the unyielding barrier and kicked noisily at the panels.
WOOERnoun
a man who courts a woman
From this reading A VIOLENT WOOER Kostakes had something of importance to say to Panayota--something unpleasant, to judge from his perturbed appearance.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The door to her room failed to open at the first turning of the key; the lock was old and worn and the bolt did not always respond.
