used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
(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 I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
almshouse
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
cabinetsnounUS /ˈkæbənəts/
plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
dearly loved
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
a movement into or inward
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
at any time
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
fossilsnounUS /ˈfɑːsəlz/
plural of “fossil” — someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
set up or found
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
Lillian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
Lynedale
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From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF SCIENCE.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF SCIENCE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
on one occasion
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THE MAN OF SCIENCE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I found him in a room lined with cabinets of curiosities, and hung all over with strange horns, bones, and slabs of fossils.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF SCIENCE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But I was not allowed much time to look about me; for he commenced at once on the subject of my studies, by asking me whether I was willing to prepare myself for the university, by entering on the study of mathematics?
in the company of; together with
From this reading And while George was left with Lord Lynedale, I was summoned to a private conference with the dean, in his study.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Lillian retired, saying laughingly, that she must go and see after her clothing club and her dear old women at the almshouse, which, of course, made me look on her as more an angel than ever.
