the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY VISITOR TO TIMMONS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
on or to one side
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
butchersnounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
plural of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
cannot
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From this reading They cannot.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EARLY VISITOR TO TIMMONS.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
one or the other of two
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
labours
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From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
LawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
go away from a place
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
marine-stores
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From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
mortar-boards
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From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
not any; not one
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
an amount of time
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
try to get or reach
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
TIMMONS
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From this reading AN EARLY VISITOR TO TIMMONS.
Timmons's
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From this reading Men in Mr. Timmons's business never look fresher at one period of the day than another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EARLY VISITOR TO TIMMONS.
someone who visits
From this reading AN EARLY VISITOR TO TIMMONS.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They seem no brighter for sleep, and, to judge by their appearance, either soap and water has no effect on them, or they seek no effect of soap and water.
wigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Lawyers put aside their wigs and gowns, and professors their gowns and mortar-boards, and butchers their aprons, and cooks their caps, before they leave the scene of their labours, but dealers in marine-stores never lay aside their grime.
