used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There is a species of dreaminess in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
dreaminessnoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading There is a species of dreaminess in the air.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
gloamingnounUS /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/
the time of day immediately following sunset
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
lendsverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading To speak of the gloaming is a poetic license, it is true.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
by chance
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
permissibleadjectiveUS /pərˈmɪsəbəl/
that may be permitted especially as according to rule
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading To speak of the gloaming is a poetic license, it is true.
PRELIMINARYadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
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a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
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the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
SKIRMISHINGverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
that is looked for
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express in speech
From this reading To speak of the gloaming is a poetic license, it is true.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading There is a species of dreaminess in the air.
not in physical motion
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
Sylvia
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From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seven o'clock on a fine summer evening in England is still broad daylight, but daylight of a quality that lends itself admirably to the exigencies of romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a species of dreaminess in the air.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To speak of the gloaming is a poetic license, it is true.
not known
From this reading The landscape assumes soft tints unknown to a fiery sun.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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in the company of; together with
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading SOME PRELIMINARY SKIRMISHING Now, perhaps, taking advantage of an interval while the representatives of Scotland Yard sought the aid of soap and water as a preliminary to a meal, it is permissible to wander in the gloaming with Sylvia Manning and her escort.
