used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stanistreet had read him thoroughly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
the act of departing
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
Louis'snounUS /ˈluːɪsɪz/
possessive form of “louis” — United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
Nevill
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From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
on one occasion
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
the act of departing politely
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Stanistreet had read him thoroughly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
SPHINXnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
Stanistreet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stanistreet had read him thoroughly.
Stanistreet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Stanistreet had read him thoroughly.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs. Nevill Tyson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
TysonnounUS /ˈtaɪsən/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966)
From this reading A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
