used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
Carlyon
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From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
Charlie's
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From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
divisible by two
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the act of departing
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
immediately past
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
Lenore
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From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
Leycester
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From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
as might be expected
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
not any; not one
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Leycester had reached Carlyon on foot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
and nothing more
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
the act of using
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the last few days he had wandered in this way, seemingly desirous of being alone, and showing no inclination toward even Charlie's society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had left the house in the morning, simply saying that he was going for a walk, and that they were not to wait any meal for him.
at the time that
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "When a man feels the last hour of his liberty approaching, he naturally likes to use his wings a little," she said, and the countess had smiled approvingly.
Wyndward
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From this reading Lady Wyndward half feared that the old black fits was coming on him; but Lenore displayed no anxiety; she even made excuses for him.
