used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
DawnounUS /dɔː/
common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Different last night, though."
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
ENLIGHTENEDadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
How
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From this reading "How so?" said Tiger.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
immediately past
From this reading Different last night, though."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
engage in
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Different last night, though."
not any; not one
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
in the near future
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "How so?" said Tiger.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
SymondsnounUS /ˈsɪməndz/
English writer (1840-1893)
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
there's
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From this reading "A bit late for a call," said Daw grimly, "but there's no one to notice, luckily.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Different last night, though."
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading There came the sound of a match being struck, and Jack could presently smell the distinctive odour of tobacco.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
(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 JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
at the time that
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading JACK IS ENLIGHTENED Jack Symonds had barely time to make certain that his hurried dive under the bed had not been observed, when Doctor Daw and Tiger were well within the room.
