used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
on or to one side
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
daggersnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
ejaculated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
hissesnounUS /ˈhɪsɪz/
plural of “hiss” — a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
lighteningnounUS /ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
murkieradjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkiər/
comparative of “murky” — (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
not any; not one
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Here it is, our first day over, and look at it!"
the local environment
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
popsnounUS /pɑːps/
plural of “pop” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
reboundingverbUS /riˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “rebound” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
RED-LETTERadjective
memorable for being a special occasion
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
express in words
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED-LETTER DAY "Hang the luck!" ejaculated Phil, flinging aside his book in disgust.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
very small
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
precisely as stated
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, drawing aside the light chintz curtains, he disclosed a view that was, to say the least, very discouraging.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, instead of lightening, the sky had grown murkier and murkier and darker and darker, until, in many parts of the hotel, people had been forced to turn on the lights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain came down in torrents, rebounding from the shining pavement and the no less shining umbrellas of passing pedestrians, with vicious little pops and hisses that sounded more like a storm of tiny daggers than of raindrops.
