used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For a moment all was still.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
confusesverbUS /kənˈfjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “confuse” — mistake one thing for another
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment all was still.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
indisputably
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From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
immediately past
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
Magnus
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From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment all was still.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a moment all was still.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And at the same instant my nostrils caught more strongly the sweet and heavy odor of Peter Magnus' cigar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Indeed, I snapped my head around in time to see the last of its movement toward the desk.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
not known
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I suppose the student of the supernatural always has to fight against the excitement of the unknown--an excitement which clouds the judgment and confuses reason.
but in spite of that
From this reading Certainly, as I turned my head and sprang to my feet, I was very far from being a cool and collected observer; yet, indisputably, the chair _had_ turned.
