used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
how long something has existed
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
any thing at all
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
give a benediction to
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
DiscoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
else
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From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
start firing a weapon
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
Herne
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
Manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
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an artist of consummate skill
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an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
belonging to the person speaking
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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not any; not one
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
One's
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
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affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
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give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
Romanly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
ShiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
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a particular situation
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
unusual or striking
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a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
the utterance of intelligible speech
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the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
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Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "As much as you please," said I, "provided you can find anything pleasant to talk about."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
TentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We went to the farthest of the tents, which stood at a slight distance from the rest, and which exactly resembled the one which I have described on a former occasion.
which person or people
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
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hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We went in and sat down one on each side of a small fire, which was smouldering on the ground; there was no one else in the tent but a tall tawny woman of middle age, who was busily knitting.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Brother," said Jasper, "I wish to hold some pleasant discourse with you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Tents--Pleasant Discourse--I am Pharaoh--Shifting for One's Self--Horse Shoes--This is Wonderful--Bless Your Wisdom--A Pretty Manoeuvre--Ill Day to the Romans--My Name is Herne--Singular People--An Original Speech--Word Master--Speaking Romanly.
