used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
Adairs
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From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
(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 The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
Ashley
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From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
blue-veined
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From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
placed crosswise
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S DECISION.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
communicated in words
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
destroyed or killed
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
PHILIP'SnounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S DECISION.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S DECISION.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
a male human offspring
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
to-day
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From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Sir Philip was smoking a very mild cigarette: he was not very fond of tobacco, for, as the Adairs sometimes expressed it, he "had no small vices."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
a Caucasian
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The guests had all gone; dinner was over; mother and son were sitting in wicker chairs on the terrace, resting after the fatigues of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Lady Ashley was wrapped in a white shawl, and her delicate, blue-veined hands were crossed upon her lap in unaccustomed idleness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Philip," said Lady Ashley that evening, with some hesitation in her speech; "Philip--did you--did you notice Mr. Brand--much--to-day?"
