used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suspect he has been scolded."
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suspect he has been scolded."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suspect he has been scolded."
HemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
Kenelm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
Kenelm's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
picturesquelyadverb
in a picturesque manner
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading I suspect he has been scolded."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I suspect he has been scolded."
tearlessadjective
free from tears
From this reading There was an air of profound dejection about the boy's listless attitude and in the drooping tearless eyes.
TemperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
tragediannoun
a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "Hem!" muttered Kenelm, "I don't think there is much triumph in that face.
unrecognizedadjectiveUS /ənˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
not recognized
From this reading AS Kenelm regained the street dignified by the edifice of the Temperance Hotel, a figure, dressed picturesquely in a Spanish cloak, brushed hurriedly by him, but not so fast as to be unrecognized as the tragedian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy--if Kenelm's travelling companion is still to be so designated--was leaning against the mantelpiece as Kenelm re-entered the dining-room.
