used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISASTROUS BONFIRE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
BONFIREnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading A DISASTROUS BONFIRE.
lacking funds
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
DISASTROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading A DISASTROUS BONFIRE.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
Horatia
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From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
Howroyd
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From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
pleasuring
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From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
prefacedverbUS /ˈprefəst/
past form of “preface” — furnish with a preface or introduction
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
on the contrary
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'See that speck yonder?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading 'See that speck yonder?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'See that speck yonder?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The return journey, as return journeys after a day's pleasuring often are, was a much quieter affair than the drive on the way out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
which person or people
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
William
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From this reading Even Horatia was rather silent as she sat between her host and hostess, and Mr William Howroyd seemed lost in thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the millionaire who broke the silence with one of the hoarse laughs with which he generally prefaced his boastful remarks.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading 'See that speck yonder?
