used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
arguesverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/
third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
DisquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
put on clothes
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
EASTERNadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
predominatesverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
make square
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And if you inquire further, being of a speculative turn, you will find that there is something in the air.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The papers, French and English, have ugly headlines and mystic leaders.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
which person or people
From this reading Disquiet is in the atmosphere, each man has a solution or a secret, and far at the back sits some body of men who know that a crisis is near and square their backs for it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading From Dover to Calais, from Calais to Paris, there is an unnatural eagerness on faces, an unrest in gait, a disorder in dress which argues worry and haste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE EASTERN ROAD If you travel abroad in certain seasons you will find that a type predominates among the travellers.
