used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
arquebuses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
disguisesnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪz/
plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
DRYADnoun
a deity or nymph of the woods
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
divisible by two
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
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 “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
masonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
something you have to do
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
poniards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading There were uniforms of many kinds, cavaliers’ suits of a dozen fashions and even the more sober garb of artisans and masons.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “Luckily, I have already had many occasions for using them, and so have a large assortment.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one end of the room was a collection of arms,--swords, poniards, pistols, arquebuses, and even shirts of mail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
belonging to which person
From this reading Come with me,” and he led the way into an adjoining room, whose walls were covered with costumes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE DRYAD FOUNTAIN “We shall need disguises,” said Richelieu, as I returned his clasp with equal warmth.
