used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OVERTOP FINDS A SENSIBLE WOMAN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
borrowernounUS /ˈbɑːroʊər/
someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
breastpinnoun
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
Chatham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
ColumbianadjectiveUS /ˌkoʊˈlʌmbiən/
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
fastenernounUS /ˈfæsənər/
a person who fastens or makes fast
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading OVERTOP FINDS A SENSIBLE WOMAN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
immediately past
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
NenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
opulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
OVERTOPverb
look down on
From this reading OVERTOP FINDS A SENSIBLE WOMAN.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
PeoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
PlusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading OVERTOP FINDS A SENSIBLE WOMAN.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
Tiffles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
UltraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was reduced to his last dollar, but felt opulent in the possession of his diamond breastpin--that tower of moral strength to the borrower.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Union," "American," "Columbian," "Peoples'," "Washington," "Ne Plus Ultra," and a score more, were turned over and rejected.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Next morning, Mr. Wesley Tiffles, after an inexpensive breakfast at a cheap restaurant in Chatham street, set out on his mission of goodness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
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 He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading OVERTOP FINDS A SENSIBLE WOMAN.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He whistled as he walked, and thought what would be the best name for the new patent window fastener of the future.
