used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was angry and afraid at the same time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was angry and afraid at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was angry and afraid at the same time.
Balmayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
divisible by two
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
ill-luck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
in the recent past
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
set afire or burning
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
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 There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
easily agitated
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
not any; not one
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was angry and afraid at the same time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been so many accidents and strokes of ill-luck lately that even Balmayne was nervous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was angry and afraid at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Meanwhile, Balmayne had been waiting impatiently for the return of his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half an hour passed, and there was no sign of her return.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He had half a mind to go and see what was wrong, but he changed his mind and lighted a cigarette instead.
