used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
anew
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
Dan
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From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
put on clothes
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
divisible by two
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
eye-glass
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From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
set up or found
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
Poniotowsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
express in words
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Poniotowsky had not fallen into a deep sleep and had a dream as Dan Blair had—indeed he had only reached his rooms the night before when a letter had been brought him from Miss Lane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His eye-glass gave him an air of full dress even at this early hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He listened to what they had to say coolly.
at the time that
From this reading The Hungarian, in the Continental, was drinking his coffee in his room when his friends found him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was used to her caprices, which were countless, and he never left her with any certainty that he should see her again, or with any idea of what her next move would be.
