used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
(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 The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
Blount
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
convincesverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪz/
third-person singular of “convince” — make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
Dulce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
apart from; not including
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
irreverentlyadverb
without respect
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
perpetratornounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtər/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
PITTnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
a special situation
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading THE boys, as Miss Blount--that is Dulce--irreverently terms them, are coming slowly across the grass, trampling the patient daisies.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun has "dropped down" and the "day is dead," and twilight, coming up, is covering all the land.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Browne is especially glad, which convinces his pretty cousin on the balcony that he has been the perpetrator of the "good thing" just recorded.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sort of subtle sadness lies on everything, _except_ "the boys," they are evidently full of the enjoyment of some joke, and are gay with smiles.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Whether youth can be imputed to any man as a reproach, I will not, sir, assume the province of determining."--W. PITT.
