used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
divisible by two
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
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 I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
knitting-needles
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From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
hear with intention
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY TOBACCO-POUCH.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
on one occasion
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
cut with a saw
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
a special situation
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
TOBACCO-POUCH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY TOBACCO-POUCH.
tobacco-pouches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
tongsnounUS /tɑːŋz/
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It seemed to come natural to other persons to present me with new tobacco-pouches, until I had nearly a score lying neglected in drawers.
at the time that
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
which person or people
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I once knew a lady who said of her husband that he looked nice when sitting with a rug over him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My female relatives seemed to have the same opinion of my tobacco-pouch; for they never saw it, even in my own room, without putting a book or pamphlet over it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They called it "that thing," and made tongs of their knitting-needles to lift it; and when I indignantly returned it to my pocket, they raised their hands to signify that I would not listen to reason.
