used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
(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 Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
Christine
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From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
dementedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmentɪd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The sight of them was prejudicial to the dominion of the unseen powers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
dutifullyadverbUS /ˈduːtifəli/
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
Guinea-Fowl
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From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
monstrouslyadverb
in a hideous manner
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
motor-cars
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From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
and nothing more
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The sight of them was prejudicial to the dominion of the unseen powers.
prejudicialadjectiveUS /ˌpredʒəˈdɪʃəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading The sight of them was prejudicial to the dominion of the unseen powers.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
only a very short time before
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
supper-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Christine admitted to herself that she had drunk a lot, that she was demented, that her only proper course was to return dutifully to the supper-party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOLDIER But outside she lost faith.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sight of them was prejudicial to the dominion of the unseen powers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
torpornounUS /ˈtɔːrpər/
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The sight of them was prejudicial to the dominion of the unseen powers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They seemed for an instant to lust for her; and then, recognising that she was not their prey, to sink back into the torpor of their inexhaustible patience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
but in spite of that
From this reading Half a dozen motor-cars were slumbering in a row near the door of the Guinea-Fowl, and they all stirred monstrously yet scarcely perceptibly at the sight of the woman's figure, solitary, fragile and pale in the darkness.
