used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
BARMOUTH
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From this reading LADY BARMOUTH.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
burnernounUS /ˈbɜːrnər/
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
diaphanousadjectiveUS /daɪˈæfənɪs/
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY BARMOUTH.
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
Rigby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
a special situation
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Almost before the lady was in the room he had applied a match to the gas burner, and turned it full on.
a vivid mental image
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had half expected some development of this kind; he was ready for the dramatic moment, and took full advantage of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Quick as the whole thing had been, the action on the part of the fair stranger had not taken Rigby by surprise.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading There was a quick, flashing vision of some one magnificently attired, for the white diaphanous drapery and the gleaming diamonds showed from where her wrap had parted at the neck.
