used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
having companions or an escort
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
(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 He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
Ambassador'snounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
Barbara
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From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
have
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
put or send forth
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
a person who is in charge
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
DauntverbUS /dɔːnt/
cause to lose courage
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
Daunt's
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From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
discontinuedadjectiveUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
stopped permanently or temporarily
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
dominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
hard-hit
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From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
not any; not one
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
NoblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
scarsnounUS /skɑːrz/
plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
stagverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
tendresse
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From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they drove thither a nearer shadow was over the Ambassador's spirits.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He could not guess all that lay beneath the brave domino Daunt was wearing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE THE CITY SLEPT Daunt accompanied his chief that evening to a dinner at the Nobles' Club--a "stag," for conventional functions had been discontinued since the royal death had cast a pall over the stay of the Squadron.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had eventually accepted his wife's diagnosis as to Daunt's _tendresse_, but he had a confidence that his Secretary of Embassy, though hard-hit, would bear no scars.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His thoughts would stray to Barbara and her misfortune, which seemed so deep and irreparable.
