used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
matters of personal concern
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
blanknessnoun
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
divisible by two
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
not any; not one
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
no person; not anyone
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
on the contrary
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
a person, without saying who
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "office" had been stifling hot, and there had been even less to suggest any hope of possible professional business than the blankness of most days held.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clients had no money, however--nobody had any money; and his affairs were assuming a rather desperate aspect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There never was any business, but at rare intervals someone dropped in and asked him a question or so, his answers to which, by the exercise of imagination, might be regarded as coming under the head of "advice."
Willoughby
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From this reading Rupert De Willoughby was lying upon the grass in the garden under the shade of a tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come home through the hot streets with his straw hat pushed back, the moist rings of his black hair lying on a forehead lined with a rather dark frown.
