used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
absentmindedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
BernsteinnounUS /ˈbɜːrnstaɪn/
United States conductor and composer (1918-1990)
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
CollienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
Duneka
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From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
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 Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
long-famous
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From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
Pinkus
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From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
in the near future
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Long and minutely he scanned the glittering prizes, especially the cup engraved “Best Collie.”
slouched
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From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
with low volume
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
in the direction of
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
unlimbered
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From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
precisely as stated
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And then his resourceful mountaineer brain unlimbered and went into action.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
in or at the place that
From this reading Presently, he arose from the bench, patted Robin absentmindedly on the head and slouched off towards the end of the hall, where, in a high glass case, were displayed the prize cups and the other trophies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And he spelled out the printed legend over the case--which proclaimed that the cups were supplied by the long-famous jewellery firm of Pinkus Bernstein, of Republic Street, Duneka, Kentucky.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading He began to swear, very softly but very, very zealously.
