used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
Chândni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
Gordon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
Lethenoun
(Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
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 Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
cut with a saw
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the lights Chândni saw came from Lewis Gordon's tent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleep with him--oddly enough in one claiming such serenity of temperament--had to be approached discreetly, and for many days past a disturbing current of thought had required the dam of good solid official business before he could trust himself safely to the waters of Lethe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had not been constantly in his cousin's company for six weeks without learning to appreciate her infinite charm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was emphatically a woman to ensure a husband's success as well as her own.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was hard at work, not altogether from sheer industry.
