used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
at or in or to any place
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
lacking funds
From this reading At last, with a sigh, he broke the silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
Carlaw
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From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
DEMONnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
depressingly dark
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
INCUBUSnoun
a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
JEALOUSYnounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
immediately past
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
others
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From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading At last, with a sigh, he broke the silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At last, with a sigh, he broke the silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INCUBUS, AND THE DEMON OF JEALOUSY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The lightness had gone out of the others, too; they sat more stiffly than they had done, and looked anywhere but at him.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sat for some time in gloomy thought, waking now and then to a sudden smile, as though joyousness were expected of him, but showing plainly that the effort cost him something, and was difficult.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last, with a sigh, he broke the silence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of all the people in their small world, it is possible that Mr. Robert Carlaw was quite the last they would have chosen as a companion for what had promised to be a happy day.
