used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
Barfleur
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From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
Bridgely
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From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
a man of refinement
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
Manets
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From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
and nothing more
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
SCORP
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From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
term of address for a man
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was the art representative of some great museum in South Africa--at Johannesburg, I think,--and he was generally looked upon as an authority in the matter of pictures.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
precisely as stated
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had given Dublin its only significant collection of modern pictures--in fact, Ireland should be substituted for Dublin, and for this he was knighted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barfleur had an uncle who was a very learned master of Greek at that University and who, if we were quite nice and pleasant, might give us luncheon.
which person or people
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ENTER SIR SCORP During all my stay at Bridgely Level I had been hearing more or less--an occasional remark--of a certain Sir Scorp, an Irish knight and art critic, a gentleman who had some of the finest Manets in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Barfleur came one evening to my hotel with the announcement that Sir Scorp was coming down to Bridgely Level to spend Saturday and Sunday, that he would bring his car and that together on Sunday we three would motor to Oxford.
