used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
in addition
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
assignationnoun
a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
put on clothes
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
eavesdroppernoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
divisible by two
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
Fenton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
the force of workers available
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
PROPOSALSnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
rhododendrons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He decided that his best chance of safely lay in flight.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
successive (without a break)
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On completing their consultation, the three men made straight in his direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pulling the collar of his dress coat up around his neck, he started off cautiously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DARING PROPOSALS For the first time now, Fenton became aware that the happy accident which brought him as eavesdropper to this extraordinary assignation had also placed him in a most dangerous position.
a Caucasian
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fenton tried to shrink back farther into the rhododendrons, but even in the darkness they did not afford sufficient shelter for a man with the conspicuous white front of evening dress.
