used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "In the cavern back of this room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading The doorway is behind that bearskin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The doorway is behind that bearskin.
Cabot'snounUS /ˈkæbəts/
possessive form of “cabot” — son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading "In the cavern back of this room.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The doorway is behind that bearskin.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
divisible by two
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doorway is behind that bearskin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
MAN-WOLF'S
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From this reading THE MAN-WOLF'S STORY.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
a particular point in time
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
not any; not one
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In the cavern back of this room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "In the cavern back of this room.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Where shall I find it?" he asked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
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 MAN-WOLF'S STORY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN-WOLF'S STORY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In the cavern back of this room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
in or at the place that
From this reading An accident to the dynamo in that place where there was no fuel, and electricity must be depended upon for light and heat, was so serious a matter that, for a moment, even Cabot's curiosity concerning his host was merged in anxiety.
