Dear Mr Southcroft... Mister is always written Mr : ‘Mr Jones called this morning about the central heating.’ See also MR moist Basement flats are often dark and moist.
Basement flats are often dark and damp. moist = slightly wet, especially in a pleasant way: ‘The bread was still nice and moist.’ ‘These plants prefer a warm, moist atmosphere.’ damp = slightly wet, especially in a cold and unpleasant way: ‘Our hotel room felt cold and damp.’ ‘On damp days, we have to dry the washing indoors.’ moment 1
In that moment the door opened.
At that moment the door opened. in a moment = very soon: ‘I’ll have to go in a moment.’ at that moment = at that particular time: ‘Just at that moment the telephone rang.’ 2
At the moment the girl opened her eyes.
At that moment the girl opened her eyes. When" you are telling a story or reporting what happened, use at that moment ‘At that moment the car skidded on the ice and went off the road.’ Compare: ‘At the moment I’m working in a restaurant.’ (= now, at the present time) 3
At the moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong.
The moment I saw him, I knew something was wrong. the moment (WITHOUT at ) = as soon as: ‘He fell in love with Samantha the moment he set eyes on her.’ 4
I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive.
I’d like to see him in my office the moment he arrives. See Language Note at WILL
