used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
ABnounUS /æb/
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading LUX VENIT AB ALTO.
ALTOnounUS /ˈæltoʊ/
a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
From this reading LUX VENIT AB ALTO.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
atrocitynounUS /əˈtrɑːsəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
Heriot
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From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
LUXnounUS /lʌks/
a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle
From this reading LUX VENIT AB ALTO.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
Phillips
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From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
get by special effort
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
in the near future
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no danger of their attacking us," replied Morley Ashton, panting and breathless.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Secure the door, Morley--quick, or they may be on us!" cried Heriot, as he threw off his coat and rolled up his shirt-sleeves.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Pity for Mr. Basset, and intense commiseration for his two daughters, soon gave place in the hearts of his friends to a dire longing for vengeance on the treacherous authors of this new atrocity.
VENIT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUX VENIT AB ALTO.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why so?" asked Phillips, with an oath.
