used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The news that came was not exhilarating.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading The news that came was not exhilarating.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
HOUND'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
most important element
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news that came was not exhilarating.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
not any; not one
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The news that came was not exhilarating.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
free from harm or evil
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
snowfallnounUS /ˈsnoʊfɑːl/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
in the near future
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
Stafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
wastrels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He had contrived to bring a wire from the main line into the smoking car, and communication from there with those on the relief train was an easy matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stafford was using the telegraph with no inconvenience now.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There remained, however, the thought that the addition to the snowfall must delay the work of rescue, an apprehension which was soon confirmed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE HUGE HOUND'S MOOD The morning of the third day of rude experience opened somewhat more brightly for "the wastrels of the waste," as the Young Lady of the party very nicely designated them, for it had cleared.
