used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
fixturenounUS /ˈfɪkstʃər/
an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
Hardinge
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From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading His face seems really old, his eyes are sunk in his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Through thick and thin, both over bank and bush, In hopes her to attain by hook or crook."
accept gladly
From this reading "You know you are always welcome," says the professor gently, if somewhat absently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is next morning, and he looks decidedly the worse for his sleeplessness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will begin to think me a fixture," says Hardinge, with a somewhat embarrassed laugh, flinging himself into an armchair.
