used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
a quantity of money
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
divisible by two
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
excepts
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From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
ExportverbUS /ˈekspɔːrt/
sell or transfer abroad
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
Finno-Russian
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From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He was alone with his thoughts, hence his gloom.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
for this reason
From this reading He was alone with his thoughts, hence his gloom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
ImportnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
Marcus
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From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
and nothing more
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
showily-furnished
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From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
Tassler
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From this reading At the office of the Finno-Russian Import and Export Company, Marcus Tassler stood looking gloomily out at the rain.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was alone with his thoughts, hence his gloom.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
typistnounUS /ˈtaɪpɪst/
someone paid to operate a typewriter
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
UnrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
a message informing of danger
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading _Unrest in both camps: an outpost skirmish and a warning_ It was raining in Stockholm: heavy clouds were drifting over the sky, and an occasional peal of thunder rolled over the wet, glistening roofs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was thinking principally of the baron--who had inspired him with a certain amount of dread that morning--and of the future, which he dreaded even more.
which person or people
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was alone in the two showily-furnished rooms, for he had sent out the typist who was his only assistant, if one excepts those who came and went on business that had nothing to do with the purchase and sale of tea and coffee.
