used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
anew
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
(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 "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
etc
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From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
Hollopeter
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From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
Marie
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From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
MelodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
pocket-handkerchiefnoun
a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
sky-bluenoun
a light shade of blue
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
express in words
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should be pleased to do so, Mr. Bliss," he said.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Author of_ "Captain January," "Melody," "Marie," "Mrs. Tree," etc.
unburdening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be--a relief; a--an unburdening; an--outlet to imprisoned nature."
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Homer Hollopeter sighed deeply; wiped his brow with a sky-blue article, evidently under the impression that it was a pocket-handkerchief; sighed again yet more deeply on perceiving that it was a necktie; put it back in his pocket, and looked plaintively at the minister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Suppose you tell me all about it, Mr. Hollopeter!" said Mr. Bliss.
