used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
Algarcife
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From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
brandy-and-soda
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From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
Claude
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From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
EnjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Enjoying life," he responded.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
set up or found
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Enjoying life," he responded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
How
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From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Enjoying life," he responded.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
Nevins
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From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
palettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Enjoying life," he responded.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
in the direction of
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His brush and palette lay upon the floor.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One afternoon during the third week in January, Father Algarcife went to the studio of Claude Nevins, and found the artist smoking a moody pipe over a brandy-and-soda.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Nevins looked up gloomily, blowing a wreath of gray smoke towards the skylight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you?" inquired Father Algarcife, with attempted lightness; "and what are you doing?"
