used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading He was discontented with himself and the world.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
Fenton
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From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
Fenton's
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From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
only a very short time before
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was discontented with himself and the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
and nothing more
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
engage in
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
piston-rod
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From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
Richard
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From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
express in words
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
Stoughton's
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From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A broken piston-rod may not ruin an Atlantic liner, but it causes many eccentric variations in the vessel’s course.
Vleck
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From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright moonlight night as John Fenton strode hurriedly away from the Van Vleck mansion, and bent his steps toward Richard Stoughton’s apartments.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was discontented with himself and the world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had had, in a certain sense, an enjoyable evening; but a man of Fenton’s age and mental tendencies does not make a radical change in his habits without a protest that finds expression in his actions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was discontented with himself and the world.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Just why, at such an hour, he had determined to call on his youthful friend, he could hardly say.
