used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Women,” said the young man, “are the limit.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
at any time
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
foursnounUS /fɔːrz/
plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
heather-mixture
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From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
jaguarnounUS /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
conformity or harmony
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “Women,” said the young man, “are the limit.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
OldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Women,” said the young man, “are the limit.”
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
communicated in words
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
VOSPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
which person or people
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Women,” said the young man, “are the limit.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “My wife is the best little woman in the world.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What,” he inquired, “has the sex been pulling on you now?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading KEEPING IN WITH VOSPER The young man in the heather-mixture plus fours, who for some time had been pacing the terrace above the ninth green like an imprisoned jaguar, flung himself into a chair and uttered a snort of anguish.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Oldest Member, ever ready to sympathise with youth in affliction, turned a courteous ear.
