used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an impellingness of body as well as mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an impellingness of body as well as mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was an impellingness of body as well as mind.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
Darte
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From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the first light of day
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
Donal
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From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
DowagernounUS /ˈdaʊədʒər/
a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
Eaton
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From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
death of a person
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
impellingness
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From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Duchess had not known that he was in London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Duchess had not known that he was in London.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
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 It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Duchess had not known that he was in London.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was an impellingness of body as well as mind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
MuirnounUS /mjʊr/
United States naturalist (born in England) who advocated the creation of national parks (1838-1914)
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
mysticallyadverb
in a mystical manner
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Duchess had not known that he was in London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
make square
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
in a strange manner
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
a special situation
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was an impellingness of body as well as mind.
at the time that
From this reading It was a soft starlit night mystically changing into dawn when Donal Muir left the tall, grave house on Eaton Square after the strangely enchanted dance given by the old Dowager Duchess of Darte.
which person or people
From this reading He had remained later than the relative who had by chance been responsible for his being brought, an uninvited guest, to the party.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A certain impellingness of mood suggested that exercise would be a good thing and he decided to walk home.
