used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
a period of 100 years
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
clothing in general
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
damascened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
put on clothes
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
foreshorenoun
the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
a man of refinement
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
engage in
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
having a point
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
spreenounUS /spriː/
a brief indulgence of your impulses
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
TaynounUS /teɪ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
precisely as stated
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
watermannounUS /ˈwɔːtərmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were on the Tay, I should have said that they were for drawing the salmon nets; but here--" "Well," said he, smiling, "of course that is what they _are_ for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
in or at the place that
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
windlasses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I felt that I must make some conversation; so I pointed to the Surrey bank, where I noticed some light plank stages running down the foreshore, with windlasses at the landward end of them, and said, "What are they doing with those things here?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
work-a-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His dress was not like any modern work-a-day clothes I had seen, but would have served very well as a costume for a picture of fourteenth century life: it was of dark blue cloth, simple enough, but of fine web, and without a stain on it.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading He had a brown leather belt round his waist, and I noticed that its clasp was of damascened steel beautifully wrought.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In short, he seemed to be like some specially manly and refined young gentleman, playing waterman for a spree, and I concluded that this was the case.
