used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
Adler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
(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 a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
take in liquids
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
a boy or man
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
set up or found
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
merry-go-rounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
an educational institution
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
see-saws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The history of Adler was as strange as he himself.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading After leaving the elementary school he had learnt weaving, and by the time he was twenty he was earning quite good wages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His seniors were satisfied with him, though they often found fault with him for being too dissipated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was a strong fellow with a high complexion, to all appearances clumsy, but in reality shrewd and able to work like a horse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Adler spent every Sunday enjoying himself with friends and with women; they would go on merry-go-rounds and see-saws, gorge themselves and drink together; he was always the leader of the party.
