used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
(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 They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
Amasia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
a youthful male person
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
noon-tide
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
an amount of time
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
reducingnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading They had climbed all the morning, starting out before the sun had dried the dew on the ground.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were fourteen and fifteen respectively, but John had outgrown Ali, both in height and breadth.
thicksetadjective
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the shadow of one of the walls of the castle of Amasia two boys were resting during the hot noon-tide, for it was near the end of May and the summer sun was already scorching the plains and reducing the size of the Iris as it flowed along the gorge.
which person or people
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This slight period had further developed the English boy who now looked sturdy and thickset in comparison with the slim Turk.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
a late time of life
From this reading Another two years had wrought a change in John and his friend, Ali the Turk.
