used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
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 I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
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 Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
Mahon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
not any; not one
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
the middle of the day
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
and nothing more
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
racing-cap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
tax-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
a special situation
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
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 Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
up to a particular time
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have no time to lose, so jump into the tax-cart, and let us be off.'
at the time that
From this reading I did not awake till past noon the next day, and had only completed my dressing when Major Mahon made his appearance.
Where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Where's your whip?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Where's your whip?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having pronounced my costume accurate, and suggested that instead of carrying my racing-cap in my hat I should tie the string round my neck and let it hang down in front, he assisted me on with my greatcoat, in which, notwithstanding that the season was summer, and the day a hot one, he buttoned me up to the chin and down to the knees.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'There, now,' said he, 'you look mighty like the thing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where's your whip?
