used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
(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, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
creamy-whiteadjective
having the color of fresh cream
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
Darche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
PhysicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Physically, he was a fine specimen of the American old gentleman.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
Vanbrughnoun
English architect (1664-1726)
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
well-trimmed
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From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had bushy eyebrows in which there were still some black threads.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was short, well knit, and still fairly erect; his thick creamy-white hair was smoothly brushed and parted behind, as his well-trimmed white beard was carefully combed and parted before.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Simon Darche stood at the window of his study, as Dolly and Vanbrugh entered the house.
a late time of life
From this reading He was, at that time, about seventy-five years of age, and the life he had led had told upon him, as an existence of over excitement ultimately tells upon all but the very strong.
