used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
increase twofold
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
Edestone
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From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
opticaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Our friends, the Germans, have become particularly expert in the art of double exposure.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
REBUFFverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
unusual or striking
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
Rockstone
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From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Your drawings are most interesting; your photographs convincing, if--” he paused, his lip curling slightly under his long tawny moustache,--“if one did not know of the remarkable optical illusions capable of being produced in photography.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
look attentively
From this reading “I fear that my time is up, Mr. Edestone,” he said, glancing at his watch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIRST REBUFF At exactly a quarter past nine the following morning, Lord Rockstone with military precision rose from his desk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have enjoyed this opportunity of meeting you and listening to your presentation of your theory.
