used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
(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 "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
lacking funds
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
Directeur
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From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
every person
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
a quick look
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
grudginglyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
in a grudging manner
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
Hunterleys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
a narrow way or road
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
become covered with mist
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
MISTSnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading A little murmur of dismay broke from the assembled crowd.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
on one occasion
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading Monsieur le Directeur hastened about, doing his best to reassure everybody.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
the act of using
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE MISTS Their first glimpse of the night, as Hunterleys and Lane passed out through the grudgingly opened door, was sufficiently disconcerting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
at the time that
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
a Caucasian
From this reading Nothing was to be seen but a dense bank of white mist, through which shone the brilliant lights of the automobiles waiting at the door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I thought it was of the slightest use," he declared, "I would ask you all to stay, but when the clouds once stoop like this, there is not likely to be any change for twenty-four hours, and we have not, alas! sleeping accommodation.
