used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
carnationsnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THUS FAR.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
LorynounUS /ˈlɔːri/
small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
in motion
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
not any; not one
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
something you have to do
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
oleanders
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From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
with speed
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THUS FAR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading “I know every branch in the valley,” he said, “every twig, every leaf, every shadow.
Vasselot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
in or at the place that
From this reading “There is some one moving among the oleanders down by the river,” said the count, coming quickly into the room where Lory de Vasselot was sitting, one morning some days after his unexpected arrival at the château.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “There are some occasions on which a man must sell half his secret in order to conceal the rest.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man was cool enough, but he closed the window that led to the small terrace where he cultivated his carnations, with that haste which indicates a recognition of undeniable danger, coupled with no feeling of fear.
