used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
Barbara
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From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
ConfoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
DAUNTverbUS /dɔːnt/
cause to lose courage
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
divisible by two
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
fan-propeller
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From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
Glider's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
a quick look
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
humiditynounUS /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
wetness in the atmosphere
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
LISTENSverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
for more time
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Confound it!" he muttered irritably, as he dressed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
a short musical composition with words
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
Thorn'snounUS /θɔːrnz/
possessive form of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
the act of testing something
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
typhoonnounUS /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/
a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
the topmost one of two
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
waltzingverbUS /ˈwɔːltsɪŋ/
-ing form of “waltz” — dance a waltz
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The flight, of which Barbara had caught a glimpse from Thorn's garden, had been a longer one than usual--quite twelve miles against a sluggish upper current--but even that failed to bring its customary glow.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading That morning had seen his first trial of his new fan-propeller, and the Glider's action had surpassed his wildest expectation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAUNT LISTENS TO A SONG The day had dawned sultry, with a promise of summer humidity, and Daunt was not surprised to find the barometer performing intemperate antics.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If it was a month later, one would think there was a typhoon waltzing around somewhere in the China Sea."
