used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
clothing in general
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
set up or found
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
a young female
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
HALF-CROWN
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From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
HOW
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From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
Mouseyadjective
infested with mice
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In his hand he held a new hat in place of the old one.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He glanced at the little girl with a humorous twinkle in his eyes as she entered the room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW JOHN MONDAY SPENT HIS HALF-CROWN THE following morning was beautifully fine and bright.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feeling of oppression which had been in the air for several days had cleared away, and the heat of the sun was tempered by a fresh breeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mousey looked at Mr. Harding with satisfaction as she joined him in the parlour preparatory to starting on their usual Sunday morning walk, and found him attired in his new suit of clothes.
