used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCENE OF HILARITY.
highly skilled
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
(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 He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
artistically-waxed
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From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
HILARITYnounUS /hɪˈlerəti/
great merriment
From this reading A SCENE OF HILARITY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
Hubert
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From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
Montague
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From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
morselsnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəlz/
plural of “morsel” — a small quantity of anything
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SCENE OF HILARITY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A SCENE OF HILARITY.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
side-table
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From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading "At the bazaar, Dick?" exclaimed Montague, stroking his artistically-waxed moustache with considerable dexterity.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the evening in question they are seated at a small side-table, profusely decorated with champagne bottles, glasses, and a few delicate morsels of refreshments.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
which person or people
From this reading He was not backward in expressing his thoughts to the accomplished Mr. Arnold, who entered into the project heart and soul, and discussed the subject with all the nonchalance his shallow nature was capable of.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several weeks had elapsed since Hubert Tracy had made up his mind to thwart the man whom he hated with a bitter hate.
