used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
anew
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
cause to be bored
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
can't
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From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
centennialnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
DeafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
DOLLYnounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading _MISS DOLLY._ "Stupid-looking old place!
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
griffin'snounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪnz/
possessive form of “griffin” — winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
I'll
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From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
by chance
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _MISS DOLLY._ "Stupid-looking old place!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _MISS DOLLY._ "Stupid-looking old place!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _MISS DOLLY._ "Stupid-looking old place!
pocketingverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
an angry dispute
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
on the contrary
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
express in words
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
sketch-book
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From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
Stupid-looking
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From this reading _MISS DOLLY._ "Stupid-looking old place!
tatverbUS /tæt/
make lacework by knotting or looping
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
twaddlenounUS /ˈtwɑːdəl/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
being of use or service
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dare say I shall have to waste half an hour listening to centennial twaddle before I get what I want!
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading "Rather a nice old bit; maybe useful, so I'll book it;" and, whipping out a sketch-book, the stranger took a hasty likeness of the griffin's head on the knocker.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Deaf as posts; try, try, try again;" and, pocketing his work, the artist gave an energetic rat, tat, tat, that echoed through the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The whole thing is a bore, but I can't quarrel with my bread and butter, so here goes;" and, with an air of resignation, the young man applied himself to the rusty knocker.
