used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Here, George, where are you, George?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
dignifyverbUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪ/
confer dignity or honor upon
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, George, where are you, George?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
and nothing more
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
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 Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
powerful-looking
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From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
in the near future
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
in the near future
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a special situation
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
vilenessnoun
the quality of being wicked
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Here, George, where are you, George?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LAWYER QUEST The day following that of the conversation just described was one of those glorious autumn mornings which sometimes come as a faint compensation for the utter vileness and bitter disappointment of the season that in this country we dignify by the name of summer.
a Caucasian
From this reading Presently her father emerged in a brilliant but ancient dressing gown, his white locks waving on the breeze.
which person or people
From this reading Notwithstanding his vigils and melancholy of the night before, the Squire was up early, and Ida, who between one thing and another had not had the best of nights, heard his loud cheery voice shouting about the place for “George.”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking out of her bedroom window, she soon perceived that functionary himself, a long, lean, powerful-looking man with a melancholy face and a twinkle in his little grey eyes, hanging about the front steps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, George, where are you, George?”
