used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
(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 Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
the act of departing
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
Josie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
something that is lost
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STREETS.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STREETS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
the act of using
From this reading "Indeed," said Rollo to Rosie one evening, "I have lost the use of him altogether."
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rollo was, however, not at all at a loss for the means of spending his time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an endless amusement for him and Josie to ramble about the streets, and observe the countless variety of scenes and incidents which were going on there.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. George continued for many days wholly engrossed with his studies in the museum, so that Rollo saw very little of him, and had no help from him in respect to finding occupation and amusement.
