used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
actualitynounUS /ˌæktʃuːˈælətiː/
the state of actually existing objectively
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
aromanounUS /ərˈoʊmə/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
only a very short time before
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
offensivenessnoun
the quality of being offensive
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
oil-lamp
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From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
on the contrary
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
remoter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The additional light thus obtained was hardly in proportion to the offensiveness of the added aroma.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
vilelyadverb
in a vile manner
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading But the animation of the scene was rather a matter of visual illusion than actuality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, the remoter corners of the place were further lit up, and the rough faces of the four occupants of the room were thrown into stronger relief.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE TRUST AT WORK Wild Bill's hut presented an unusually animated appearance.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The customary oil-lamp was receiving the support of two vilely smelling yellow candles.
