used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
start firing a weapon
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
a social unit living together
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
invalidismnoun
chronic ill health
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
Redeverb
give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the evening of the same day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Two men were sitting together in what was called the Greek Room by the household of Rede Place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although he was dressed for dinner, there was that about him which suggested invalidism.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The elder of the two was close to the fireplace, his stiff, thin hands held out to the blue shooting flames of a wood fire.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The world is oft to treason not unkind, But ne'er the traitor can admirers find."
