used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
(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 "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
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 Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
BOHEMIAnounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
Chelsea
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From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
Ditchburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
LockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
established beyond doubt
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Patience felt, in regard to this latter, that it might be pagan, but sounded genteel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Anthony Ditchburn went out full of confidence, but returned dejected--returned, let it be said, at a time when a meal might be expected to be spread in that top floor in Locker Street, Chelsea; he required some pressing to stay, but asked a blessing in somewhat choice Latin.
at the time that
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
in or at the place that
From this reading "First to the museum, where I had a good look round in all directions, but failed to find him; next, a weary tramp to Fleet Street, where I am told these struggling ones are sometimes to be discovered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have hunted high and low," said Mr. Ditchburn, sinking into a chair wearily and combing his ragged beard with his fingers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ANOTHER TASTE OF BOHEMIA When it came to an actual matter of finding Jimmy, that young man proved difficult.
