used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
askewadjectiveUS /əsˈkjuː/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
Blandings
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From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
give encouragement to
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
Emsworth
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From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
hearteningadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
and nothing more
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
the force of workers available
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
moralistnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/
a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
not any; not one
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
pince-neznoun
spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
right-thinking
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From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But to Clarence, ninth Earl of Emsworth, much as he liked sunshine as a rule, it brought no cheer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
sightlessly
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From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
smuglyadverbUS /ˈsmʌɡli/
in a smug manner
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
the rays of the sun
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
taxidermistnounUS /ˈtæksədɜːrməst/
a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked like something that had just been prepared for stuffing by a taxidermist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading His face drawn, his pince-nez askew, his tie drooping away from its stud like a languorous lily, he sat staring sightlessly before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
travailnounUS /trəˈveɪl/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I Sunshine, calling to all right-thinking men to come out and revel in its heartening warmth, poured in at the windows of the great library of Blandings Castle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A moralist, watching Lord Emsworth in his travail, would have reflected smugly that it cuts both ways, this business of being a peer of the realm with large private means and a good digestion.
