used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
how long something has existed
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
BedlamnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
I'm
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From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
not any; not one
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
shan't
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From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
possessing sweep
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
express in words
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the table by the lamp stood a number of objects such as I had never seen in my life before, evidently of great age.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
thin-skinnedadjective
quick to take offense
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He swept them into a cupboard before I had time to look long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went off to get a bath towel, slippers, and so forth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I'm not thin-skinned; but there are some subjects that no man anxious to avoid Bedlam would willingly investigate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shan't try to tell you what they represented.
