used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
BURROWESverbUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
third-person singular of “burrow” — move through by or as by digging
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
Dr
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From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
dressing-gown
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From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
GORGIAS
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From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
grass-plots
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From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
How
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From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
how's
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From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
JOGGINS
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From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How long he lay he knew not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
redbreasts
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From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
smoking-cap
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From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
thrushesnounUS /ˈθrʌʃəz/
plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading He was engaged in distributing crumbs to a congregation of sparrows and thrushes and redbreasts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "See," she said, "there is Dr. GORGIAS," and sure enough there stood the redoubtable Master in the centre of one of the grass-plots in a bright red dressing-gown and slippers, with an embroidered smoking-cap upon his head.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
at the time that
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he came to himself it was broad daylight, and he was walking through the Great Court hand in hand with Mrs. JOGGINS.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, BURROWES," said the Master; "how's your poor feet?
