used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Mrs. Bullen, you needn't bother yourself.
Bullen
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From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
only a very short time before
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
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 James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
man-of-all-work
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From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
needn't
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From this reading Mrs. Bullen, you needn't bother yourself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
thick-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
precisely as stated
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
the words that are spoken
From this reading James was very thick-headed, and hardly knew the meaning of these long words, bat he did not like Mrs. Bullen, and he resented her talking to him, a servant, in that strain about his master.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Do you think our Saviour would have sanctioned the erection of a profane instrument over the house of prayer?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Really, James," said Mrs. Bullen one morning to Mr. Armstrong's gardener and general man-of-all-work as he was carrying a chair from the house into the tower, "do you think this is quite right?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Mrs. Bullen, you needn't bother yourself.
