used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
dabbleverbUS /ˈdæbəl/
dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
Delavau
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From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
etc
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From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
the organ of sight
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
highest in quality
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped up and came over to our table.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
immediately past
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
set afire or burning
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
a particular point in time
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
notarynounUS /ˈnoʊtəri/
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He jumped up and came over to our table.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
Perrin
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From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
in the near future
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
Queux
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From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
Identical; not different.
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
cut with a saw
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
not moving or operating freely
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He jumped up and came over to our table.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
in the direction of
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He jumped up and came over to our table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading My eye lighted presently on Perrin Le Queux, who caught sight of me at the same moment, and waved his glass towards me with the greatest cordiality,--old fox, in his stiff starched blouse!
which person or people
From this reading Further on was our notary, Pierre Delavau, who was treating a brother lawyer to a good solid meal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was thick around them with talk of interest, money, politics, contracts--Roman republics, etc., for he likes to dabble in such things on a holiday, but in everyday life is a conservative loyal subject of the King.
a late time of life
From this reading I’ll bet he saw me the moment I came in, but as he owes me the price of a fine carved oak chest for the last two years, he was conveniently short of sight.
