used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
put or send forth
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
being joined in close association
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Was he friend, or foe?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Was he friend, or foe?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
Lemme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
engage in
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
a particular point in time
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Yankee, rebel, or neutral?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was he friend, or foe?
a course of conduct
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Yankee, rebel, or neutral?
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
recurring again and again
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHIMNEY "Lemme alone!" repeated the voice in the chimney several times before Somers could make up his mind as to the precise nature of the adventure upon which he had stumbled.
which person or people
From this reading There was another man in the chimney; and this was the full extent of his knowledge in regard to the being who had stepped into his darkened path.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A succession of exciting questions presented themselves to his mind, all of which were intimately connected with the individual with whom, for the moment, his lot seemed to be cast.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Yankee, rebel, or neutral?
