used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
any thing at all
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
CasketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
Chelsea
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From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
divisible by two
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
the act of departing
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
most important element
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
moralizeverbUS /ˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
interpret the moral meaning of
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The abrupt change impressed us both, and Thorndyke proceeded to moralize on it in his pleasant, reflective fashion.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
do one's shopping
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not that there was anything strikingly dramatic in the opening phase of the affair, nor even in the story of the casket itself.
Thorndyke
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From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
Thorndyke's
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From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the near neighbourhood of King’s Road, Chelsea, that chance, aided by Thorndyke’s sharp and observant eyes, introduced us to the dramatic story of the Magic Casket.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
at the time that
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
which person or people
From this reading It was Thorndyke who added the dramatic touch, and most of the magic, too; and I record the affair principally as an illustration of his extraordinary capacity for producing odd items of out-of-the-way knowledge and instantly applying them in the most unexpected manner.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Eight o’clock had struck on a misty November night when we turned out of the main road, and, leaving behind the glare of the shop windows, plunged into the maze of dark and narrow streets to the north.
