used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
can't
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From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
travel across or pass over
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
Lucius
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From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
march in a procession
From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
absolutely essential
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
a course of conduct
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
Torrington
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From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Frank hobbled across their path and received a kindly greeting from his uncle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To reach the corner of the shrubbery it was necessary to cross the lawn.
(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 “Well, Frank, out for a breath of fresh air before turning in?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Torrington and Sir Lucius, having lit fresh cigars, were pacing up and down in earnest conversation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sorry you can’t join our march.
