25
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No. 25, Dr. Steel?”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
basket-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
begetsverbUS /bɪˈɡets/
third-person singular of “beget” — make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
croquetverbUS /kroʊˈkeɪ/
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No. 25, Dr. Steel?”
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
flowering-shrubs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
May-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
become covered with mist
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
not any; not one
From this reading “No. 25, Dr. Steel?”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
quarrelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading A satisfactory breakfast followed by the contemplation of a satisfactory banking account begets peace in the heart of man.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
somnolencenounUS /ˈsɑːmnələns/
a very sleepy state
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
south-coast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading The glitter of the sea visible between the foliage of flowering-shrubs seemed to add a touch of vivacity to the June somnolence that hung like a summer mist over the south-coast town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
at the time that
From this reading It was about ten o’clock, and a few enthusiasts were already quarrelling over croquet, when the hotel “buttons” came out with a telegram on a tray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parker Steel, half lying in a basket-chair under a red May-tree in the hotel garden, betrayed his sympathy with the poetical paraphernalia of life by reading through a list of investments recommended by his brokers.
