used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His wife saw with a smile the change in his feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
ATTORNEYnounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His wife saw with a smile the change in his feelings.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
easily agitated
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
cut with a saw
From this reading His wife saw with a smile the change in his feelings.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His wife saw with a smile the change in his feelings.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING IN THE MORNING AT THE HOTEL.—THE PREPARATIONS OF THE ATTORNEY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
tremorsnounUS /ˈtremərz/
plural of “tremor” — an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
nonexistent
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This mental phenomenon was not wanting in the case of Mr. Lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
at the time that
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife saw with a smile the change in his feelings.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He felt as he rose the next day, and the sun was shining in at the window of his bedroom, most thoroughly ashamed of his fears and his nervous tremors of the preceding night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is no less than strange, the difference that takes place in people’s feelings with regard to precisely the same circumstances in the morning, from what they really felt and thought in the evening, and when the shadows of night were upon them.
