used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
(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 The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
Bright's
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From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
Bullard
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From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
command with authority
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
being one more than seven
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
flimsiestadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmziəst/
superlative of “flimsy” — lacking solidity or strength
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading About eight o'clock Teddy sauntered across the lounge of Bright's, as though looking for a friend, and glanced through the glass doors of the dining-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still a beginning had to be made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Bullard, he was aware, had of late been living at Bright's Hotel, a select and expensive establishment situated within hail of Bond Street.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The same night Teddy France started on his quest, wishing with all his heart that it were cleaner work.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He had not the flimsiest clue to direct him, but the thought occurred to him that it might be worth while to attempt to learn in what manner Bullard spent some of his evenings.
