used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
camouflagedadjectiveUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒd/
made invisible by means of protective coloring
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
CULPRITnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
easy-going
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From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
FeenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
lensesnounUS /ˈlenzəz/
plural of “lens” — a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
obnoxiousadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈnɑːkʃəs/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
octagonnounUS /ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/
an eight-sided polygon
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
a special situation
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Justice Fee was one of those shrewd, easy-going, stern but good-natured, lawyers that one meets away off in the country.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was altogether removed from that obnoxious thing, the small town lawyer.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE CULPRIT AT THE BAR The book could not have been so very big, for Justice of the Peace Fee lived in a very small house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up in the edge of his gray hair rested a pair of spectacles, with octagon shaped lenses, almost completely camouflaged by his grizzled locks.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was almost concealed among trees fifty yards or so up the road.
