used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
exhale hard
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
confined by bonds
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
broken-hearted
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From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
Bumpus
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From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
desolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
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 He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
and nothing more
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
immediately past
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
in motion
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to see a host of obstacles confronting him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon hearing this unpleasant news poor Bumpus looked broken-hearted.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Paris must have been something like a thousand miles away just then, according to his enlarged view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had a sneaking idea in my mind something was bound to blow up before long.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Just like the luck,” he sighed desolately; “things were moving along too fine to last.
