used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
dampernounUS /ˈdæmpər/
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
one or the other of two
From this reading The journey from town to Shanklin was not exactly pleasant either.
Ely
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From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
Ely's
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From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
immediately past
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The journey from town to Shanklin was not exactly pleasant either.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
Rosenbaum's
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From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
Shanklin
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From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Rosenbaum's appearance on the scene had put a damper on to that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
create by training and teaching
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the best of circumstances Mr. Ely was not the most cheerful of companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ENCOUNTER IN THE TRAIN Mr. Ely's last journey from Shanklin up to town had not been exactly of a cheerful kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journey from town to Shanklin was not exactly pleasant either.
wooer's
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From this reading The tale of the six daughters had banished peace from the successful wooer's mind.
