used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
(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 But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
move towards
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
Campanilenoun
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
distortionsnounUS /dɪˈstɔːrʃənz/
plural of “distortion” — a change for the worse
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
being one more than seven
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
being one more than ten
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
Elsie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
a man of refinement
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
ten 10s
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
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 We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
immediately past
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
nichesnounUS /ˈnɪtʃɪz/
plural of “niche” — a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
ProphetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
RuskinnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
sign-board
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading At last, after we had sat, and bitten our thumbs, and sketched the Four Greater Prophets for a fortnight on end, an immense excitement occurred.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
make square
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
thumbsnounUS /θʌmz/
plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
up to a particular time
From this reading We had ample opportunities for making studies of the decorative detail on the Campanile, till we knew every square inch of it better than Mr. Ruskin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
in the direction of
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we sat in our office and bit our thumbs all day; the thousands stopped at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An old gentleman was distinctly seen to approach and to look up at the sign-board which decorated our office.
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 Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsie's notebook contains, I believe, eleven hundred separate sketches of the Campanile, from the right end, the left end, and the middle of our window, with eight hundred and five distinct distortions of the individual statues that adorn its niches on the side turned towards us.
