used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
in the past
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
ANTONYnounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
Blanche
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From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
COWLRICK
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From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
Cowlrick's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
a message received and understood
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
immediately past
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
go away from a place
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
the middle of the day
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
come into possession of
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
ReporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" FOR A TIME TAKES LEAVE OF THE CASE OF ANTONY COWLRICK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have but little to add to the graphic statement of our Special Reporter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He paid altogether three visits to the house in which Antony Cowlrick's female friend, Blanche, rented a room; the last visit was paid at noon of this day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing is known of her history; she made her first appearance in the neighbourhood about three months ago, took a furnished room, lived a quiet life, and did not mix with the neighbours.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His desire was to obtain some information relating to the young woman's history; he has been unsuccessful.
