used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
(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 A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
bindsnounUS /baɪndz/
plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
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 JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
a social unit living together
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
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 JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading HENRY NEWBOLT.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
Jim
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From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
kit-bag
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From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
NEWBOLT
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From this reading HENRY NEWBOLT.
O'NEILLnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
term of address for a man
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading “You look like conspirators,” said Sir John, surveying the pair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading To him there came a discreet knock on the door; and Wally and Jim, suitably apologetic, appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JOHN O’NEILL was dressing for dinner: an operation which consisted in putting on a clean soft collar and brushing his hair, since the travellers’ possibilities of toilet were limited to one small kit-bag apiece.
but in spite of that
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A FAMILY MATTER “To count the life of battle good, And clear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood That binds the brave of all the earth.”
