used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
(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 All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
next to; at the side of
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
dim-lit
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From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
Dr
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From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
every person
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
Fillery
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From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
a particular point in time
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
not any; not one
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
on one occasion
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
by chance
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
Prometheans
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From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
having a supporting base
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At once, standing in a hesitating group beside the door, they were observed by everyone in the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Prometheans were evidently in full attendance; possibly the rumour had reached them that Dr. Fillery was coming.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
which person or people
From this reading All asked, it seemed, "Who is this stranger they have brought?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one announced the latter's arrival, there was no servant visible; the party hung up their hats and coats in a passage, then walked into the lofty, dim-lit studio which was already filled with people and the hum of many voices.
but in spite of that
From this reading Fillery caught the curious atmosphere in that first moment, an instant whiff, as it were, of excitement, interest, something picturesque, if possibly foolish, fantastic, too, yet faintly stimulating, breathing along his extremely sensitive nerves.
