used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
(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 This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
briernounUS /ˈbraɪər/
tangled mass of prickly plants
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
cigarette-holder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
let fall to the ground
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
set up or found
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
MermaidnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
mouth-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY PIPES.
not any; not one
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
PIPESnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading MY PIPES.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
scoffers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This brings me to one of the many advantages that my brier had over all other pipes.
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a select company of scoffers my brier was known as the Mermaid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It has given me a reputation for gallantry, to which without it I fear I could lay no claim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The mouth-piece was a cigarette-holder, and months of unwearied practice were required before you found the angle at which the bowl did not drop off.
