used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
cowledadjective
having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
approval
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
Fo-Hi
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From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
set up or found
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
a long fixed look
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
incense-burner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVING DEATH The little furnace hissed continuously.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
veritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading Even now he found it difficult to credit the verity of his case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found it almost impossible to believe that such a being as Fo-Hi existed, that such deeds had been done, were being done, in England, as those of which he had heard from the sinister cowled man.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading A wisp of smoke floated up from the incense-burner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Stuart sat with his hands locked between his knees, and his gaze set upon the yellow flask.
