used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
anew
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
DANNY
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From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
set up or found
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
and nothing more
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
lodgmentnoun
bringing a charge or accusation against someone
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
Louise's
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From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
on one occasion
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
a course of conduct
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
except for; apart from
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
a special situation
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then he hurried on, his anxious eyes straining in the darkness toward the garage.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
accept gladly
From this reading It was Mary Louise’s little handkerchief that was tossing about in the elements and had finally found a very welcome lodgment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Danny recognized that soft perfume as of violets, and he placed the foolish trifle carefully in the inside pocket of his coat as though it were a very precious thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
a Caucasian
From this reading He followed the path to the old stables as best he could, and once he paused as a soft bit of white blew into his face.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DANNY DISAPPEARS Danny Dexter took a hasty glance at Mary Louise’s empty room, and then with one running jump he was in the garden again, clutching his cap to save it from the wind and cursing the clouds which just then made it so dark he could not see his hand in front of him.
