used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
on or to one side
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
a youthful male person
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
cheekinessnoun
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
carefully weighed
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
dressing-gown
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From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
duffernounUS /ˈdʌfər/
an incompetent or clumsy person
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
hadn't
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From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
IGHNESS
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From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
other's
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From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
cut with a saw
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
make square
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “’IS ’IGHNESS” At the sound of the closing door the boy in the chair glanced up, laid aside his book, and pulled himself to his feet.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
which person or people
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
wholesome-looking
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From this reading He was such a healthy, wholesome-looking duffer, Dick thought, that it was a shame he hadn’t better sense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face was somewhat square in contour, with a chin a trifle too heavy for beauty, but, as Dick reflected, undoubtedly appropriate to the rest of the features.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Despite his annoyance at what he considered the other’s cheekiness in having taken possession of the study without explanation or apology, Dick was forced to a grudging admiration for the appearance of the boy who confronted him.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a late time of life
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading What Dick saw across the length of the study table was a broad-shouldered youth of sixteen years, attired in a ludicrous red dressing-gown, much worn and faded, which, despite the efforts of a knotted cord about the waist, failed by several inches to envelop his form.
