used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm only dressed as a--a page."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
camp-fire
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From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "I'm only dressed as a--a page."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
haven't
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From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm only dressed as a--a page."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'm only dressed as a--a page."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "I'm only dressed as a--a page."
in the near future
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
Rawson
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From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
Sandys
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From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Presently Professor Rawson looked sharply at the damp dragon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
SIMPLESTadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
SOLUTIONnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
carry out
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIMPLEST SOLUTION OF AN ANCIENT PROBLEM In the silence befitting such an extraordinary occasion the company formed a circle about the camp-fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
precisely as stated
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But--but I haven't very much on," protested Molly Sandys with a shiver.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Child!" she exclaimed, "you ought to take that off this instant!"
