used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
Dan
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From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
DETERMINATIONnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
set up or found
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
insensibilitynoun
a lack of sensibility
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
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 Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
and nothing more
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
a human being
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
soporificadjective
sleep inducing
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
stupefyverb
make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
SumatranounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Probably many a person had been rendered unconscious by the drowsy smoke, and taken to the headquarters of the infernal association, there to become members.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
being of use or service
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And, as his head pained him greatly, he decided to wait until the next morning before thinking out the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sumatra perfume was evidently both powerful and useful, as it was used by the Society of Flies not only as a means of recognition in the form of a harmless scent, but as a soporific to bring about insensibility.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
in or at the place that
From this reading But where the headquarters were to be found, Dan had not the slightest notion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BOLD DETERMINATION Dan went to bed with an aching head, doubtless induced by the power of the drug which had been used to stupefy him.
