used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
fossilnounUS /ˈfɑːsəl/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
fossilizedadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːsəlaɪzd/
set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
GalahadnounUS /ˈɡæləhæd/
(Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
ironicallyadverbUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
man-hunter
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From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
man-like
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From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
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 Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
Markham
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From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
Olga
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From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
Olga's
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From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
the act of punishing
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Markham tried to view the matter with unconcern, man-like, recalling the many times that Olga's name had been coupled with those of various distinguished foreigners and the frequent reports of her engagement, always denied and forgotten.
migratory
From this reading He dined alone at a club, wandering afterward aimlessly from library to billiard room and then took to the streets, trusting to physical exercise to clear his head of the tangle that Olga had put into it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
(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 That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That was ironically amusing, extraordinary, if true, a punishment which fitted her crime, and something of a grim joke on the man-hunter as well as the fossil.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY John Markham spent an unpleasant evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Olga, the irrepressible man-hunter, in love with a "fossilized Galahad_."
