used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
anew
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
almshouse
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From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
ArrowsmithnounUS /ˈæroʊsmɪθ/
a maker of arrows
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
determinationsnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “determination” — the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
Dr
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From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
set up or found
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
hold firmly
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
how
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From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
Lanyon
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From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
not any; not one
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
on one occasion
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
osmoticadjectiveUS /ɑːzˈmɑːtək/
of or relating to osmosis
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
primverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once she invited him to dinner, but he could not come, and he did not hear from her again.
soft-voiced
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From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
Swithin's
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From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
unformulated
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From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew in an unformulated way that Joyce was rich, but after seeing her in gingham, cooking in the kitchen of St. Swithin’s almshouse, he did not grasp her position; and he was uncomfortable when, feeling dusty from the laboratory, he came to her great house and found her the soft-voiced mistress of many servants.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
at the time that
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He remembered how they had sat by the lagoon in the tepid twilight; he telephoned asking whether he might come in for tea.
which person or people
From this reading His absorption in osmotic pressure determinations did not content him when he sat in his prim hotel room and was reduced from Dr. Arrowsmith to a man who had no one to talk to.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I Martin did not see Joyce Lanyon for weeks after his return to New York.
