used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
in addition
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
dispassionatelyadverbUS /dɪˈspæʃənətli/
in an impartially dispassionate manner
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
don't
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From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
ten 10s
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
IDOLnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't _sense_," he murmured scornfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't _sense_," he murmured scornfully.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "It isn't _sense_," he murmured scornfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "It isn't _sense_," he murmured scornfully.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "It isn't _sense_," he murmured scornfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
be seated
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He sat at his desk in the sunny schoolroom and gazed dispassionately at a row of figures on the blackboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Miss Drew was also bored, but, unlike William, she tried to hide the fact.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
William
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From this reading THE FALL OF THE IDOL William was bored.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "If the interest on a hundred pounds for one year is five pounds," she said wearily, then, "William Brown, do sit up and don't look so stupid!"
