used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
BOTANISTnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪst/
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
From this reading THE OLD BOTANIST.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
staying power
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
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From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD BOTANIST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
a particular situation
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD BOTANIST.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
the upper part of anything
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
well-madeadjective
skillfully constructed
From this reading His gray cotton stockings imprisoned well-made and muscular legs; his buckled shoes, though dusty in patches, had been washed at the top by the morning dews.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Under his grizzled wig he showed a mild and shrewd visage.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the trunk of a tree overthrown by a storm in Meudon Woods a man was seated.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His brown coat was of good cloth, as were his breeches; and his gray waistcoat was worked on the flaps.
