Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

later than; following

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading CARLOS.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a line of units following one after another

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I don't know," said Rollo.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

plural of “drummer” — someone who plays a drum

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

being ten more than thirty

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

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 One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't know," said Rollo.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

and nothing more

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know," said Rollo.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

express in speech

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

at the time that

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, when Rollo and Jennie were sitting at the window of their hotel, looking at a band of about forty drummers that were arranging themselves on the Asphaltum, in the Place Vendome, in front of the column, preparatory to an exercise of practice on their instrument, Mr. George came into the room.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Mr. George did not speak the word, but spelled it letter by letter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. George took up a newspaper which was lying upon the table, and, seating himself in a large arm chair which was near, he read from it for a few minutes, and then, laying down the paper, said,-- "Rollo, how do you pronounce L-o-u-v-o-i-s?"