used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
Algernon
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From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
in addition
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
comer's
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From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
Errington
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From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
finely-shaped
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From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
girlish-looking
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From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
by chance
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He was of middle height, with a singularly elegant figure, and finely-shaped hands and feet.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
move an implement through
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
tea-table
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From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His smooth, blooming face was, perhaps, somewhat too girlish-looking, but there was nothing effeminate in his bearing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first act was to stir the fire, which sent up a flickering blaze.
which person or people
From this reading The light played upon the tea-table and the two persons who sat at it; and also, of course, illuminated the new comer's face and form, which were such as to justify much of his mother's pride in his appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Algernon Errington came gaily into the dim room bringing with him a gust of fresh, cold air.
