used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
give a description of
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
Duvall
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From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
a particular point in time
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
Perrier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
Richard
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From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
cut with a saw
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
possessing sweep
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
hard to endure
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He glanced for an instant at his companion, then turned away as he saw the latter's stare of astonishment and dismay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to be alone, to think out this matter for himself.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went back to the gruesome scene at the house of the Ambassador--the murdered valet, with the grim seal of silence upon his lips.
wherein
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From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a confusion of ideas racing through his brain he began to pace the deck, trying to discover wherein his reasoning had been at fault.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be difficult to describe the feelings of annoyance and chagrin which swept over Richard Duvall as he tossed the box of Monsieur Perrier's rice powder over the side of the vessel and watched it float for a moment on the crest of a wave before being swept into the darkness.
