used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
after-dinner
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From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
blood-curdling
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From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
bull-dog
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From this reading I sprang upon him like a bull-dog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
emissarynounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sprang upon him like a bull-dog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sprang upon him like a bull-dog.
illegibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
JacobsnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
immediately past
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I sprang upon him like a bull-dog.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
come together
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
paralyzingverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
a human being
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
Ral
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From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I sprang upon him like a bull-dog.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Meanwhile Lamb Ral created a pleasant diversion by drawing down from the sky a blood-curdling fog, heavier than the after-dinner speech of an alderman, more dense than the public taste, more paralyzing than the philosophy of the last popular novel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Taking advantage of his absorption, the villain put his hand upon my friend's shoulder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After tiffin we went down into the valley to meet the emissary of a Certain Mighty Person and Number One.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The emissary advanced with a scroll so illegible that Jacobs bent over it in despair.
