used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Want a job, Average?”
Ad-Visor's
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From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
any thing at all
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
AverageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading “Want a job, Average?”
Baja
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From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
Bertram
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From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
can't
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From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
coolestadjectiveUS /ˈkuːləst/
superlative of “cool” — neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “Want a job, Average?”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
quack's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is hotter than Baja California.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
hard to endure
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
undimmedadjective
not made dim or less bright
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Want a job, Average?”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading Bertram, his elegance undimmed by the first really trying weather of the early summer, drifted to the coolest spot in the Ad-Visor’s sanctum and spread his languid length along a wicker settee.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Give a man breathing space, can’t you?” returned Average Jones.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, I assumed that your quest of the quack’s scion would have trained you down fit for anything.”
