used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
being one more than ten
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the literary culture
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the force of workers available
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
not any; not one
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
Thornburg
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From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On six days and seven nights Thornburg was one of the busiest men in town.
UNCLAIMEDadjectiveUS /ənˈkleɪmd/
not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading STILL UNCLAIMED Baron was on his way to see Thornburg.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From ten or eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, and until the latter part of the afternoon, there were few people about the theatre to disturb him or to claim his attention.
at the time that
From this reading But there was one day in the week when he liked to pose as a man of leisure.
which person or people
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And during these hours it was his practise to lean back in the comfortable chair in his private office in the theatre and look through old letters and souvenirs, if there were no callers, or to exchange current gossip or old reminiscences with the people of his profession who dropped in to see him.
