used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
start firing a weapon
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
Fletcher's
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From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
intense and profound fear
From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
hear with intention
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
and nothing more
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
Reckavile
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From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Reckavile Horror The constable had gone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A large fire had been kindled, and the room certainly looked more cheerful, but Fletcher wanted to damp down the feeling of uneasiness which the surroundings had aroused.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Being off duty, he had volunteered to fetch Fletcher’s bag from the station, while he remained as he said to ‘get the atmosphere of the place.’
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He wandered round the room, pausing to listen to the wind, which had now risen to a gale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sure this was a straightforward problem, if he could only get a clue to start with.
