used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
abidesverbUS /əˈbaɪdz/
third-person singular of “abide” — dwell
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
BOYER
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From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
casements
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From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
dicenounUS /daɪs/
a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
being one more than ten
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
enticementsnounUS /ɪnˈtaɪsmənts/
plural of “enticement” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
FILMAR
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From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
the force of workers available
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
not any; not one
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
term of address for a man
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
not in physical motion
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
precisely as stated
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
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 No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER What a life have I led these three days!
in the company of; together with
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading An old house my habitation, built according to old customs, with its casements staring at one another across a narrow court, and the very offices turning their backs on noble prospects; two old men and one ugly old woman my companions.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Called up at nine! and, what is still worse, sent to bed at eleven!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever go to bed at eleven, Boyer?--There I wake, and dose, and dream--dream I hear the inspiring rattle of dice boxes--wake, and curse myself for ever having known their enticements, and then curse them for not being now beside me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No young nor pretty face abides within these walls, for thy poor friend's amusement.
