used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
anew
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
set up or found
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
fur-lined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
a social unit living together
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
and nothing more
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
Molyneux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
not any; not one
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
not one, and not any
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
and nothing more
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the local environment
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
not in physical motion
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
a special situation
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
uncoadverb
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is no discovery of mine that what may seem the smallest trifles play tremendous parts in destiny.
at the time that
From this reading It was as if a high tide had swept the dwelling, Bell remarked when he was gone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This unco man Molyneux changed the vital thing, the atmosphere, and the house with the brass knocker was never to be altogether just the same again.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading FOR only a day or two the world (in a fur-lined collar) dwelt among us, but momentous was its advent to the household Molyneux came visiting.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might see no outward difference; the furniture might still be as it was, and in the same position as Miss Bell had found it when her mother died, but none the less there was an unseen doleful wreckage.
