used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
broguenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
put or send forth
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE HIDDEN VOICE.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
nativitynounUS /nəˈtɪvəti/
the event of being born
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
not any; not one
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
a full supply
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
powerfully-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDDEN VOICE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE HIDDEN VOICE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading I for one have no time to waste, and there are plenty of us present for a beginning," and the speaker glanced approvingly around the room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
(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, gentlemen, I propose we get to business.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was the slightest possible tinge of the "brogue" to his speech, that would have told a close observer the land of his nativity.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built man, aged probably forty-five years, of a rugged, yet intelligent and almost handsome cast of features; while the rough "home-made" garments that he wore disguised without hiding the splendid contour of his form.
