used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
(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 FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
eagerly desirous
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
placed in a grave
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
chinchillanounUS /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/
the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
gutturals
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From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
a message received and understood
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
Seabury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
TeutonicadjectiveUS /tuːˈtɔːnɪk/
of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "Good Lord!" he muttered to himself, "is the entire Fatherland travelling on this accursed car!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "And after all," he reflected, "if I ask her, she might turn out to be of the same nationality."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
precisely as stated
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was not exactly that which prevented him.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I--I've half a mind----" He stole a doubtful sidelong glance at his blue-eyed neighbor across the aisle, but she was looking out of her own window this time, her cheeks buried in the fur of her chinchilla muff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FATE Turning to the man behind him Seabury attempted to extract a little information, and the man was very affable and anxious to be of help, but all he could do was to nod and utter Teutonic gutturals through a bushy beard with a deep, buzzing sound, and Seabury sank back, beaten and dejected.
